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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.57, 25,714.19 and 14,368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.57, 25,714.19 and 14,368.07 is: 19,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.57 : 25,714.19 = 14,368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.57/25,714.19 = 14,368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.57x = 25,714.19 × 14,368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.57x = 369,463,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,463,328.24/18,626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.29

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