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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,494.54, 25,492.44 and 14,454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,494.54, 25,492.44 and 14,454.26 is: 19,923.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,494.54 : 25,492.44 = 14,454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,494.54/25,492.44 = 14,454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,494.54x = 25,492.44 × 14,454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,494.54x = 368,474,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,474,355.79/18,494.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.41

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