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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.74, 25,667.97 and 14,334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.74, 25,667.97 and 14,334.47 is: 19,789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.74 : 25,667.97 = 14,334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.74/25,667.97 = 14,334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.74x = 25,667.97 × 14,334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.74x = 367,936,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,936,617.59/18,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,789.26

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