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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,495.12, 25,506.99 and 14,714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,495.12, 25,506.99 and 14,714.04 is: 20,292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,495.12 : 25,506.99 = 14,714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,495.12/25,506.99 = 14,714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,495.12x = 25,506.99 × 14,714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,495.12x = 375,310,871.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,310,871.14/18,495.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.43

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