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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,491.95, 25,487.81 and 14,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,491.95, 25,487.81 and 14,014.27 is: 19,316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,491.95 : 25,487.81 = 14,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,491.95/25,487.81 = 14,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,491.95x = 25,487.81 × 14,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,491.95x = 357,193,051.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,193,051.05/18,491.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.14

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