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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,542.94, 25,568.91 and 14,284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,542.94, 25,568.91 and 14,284.77 is: 19,697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,542.94 : 25,568.91 = 14,284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,542.94/25,568.91 = 14,284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,542.94x = 25,568.91 × 14,284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,542.94x = 365,245,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,245,998.50/18,542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.31

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