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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.04, 25,714.83 and 14,368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.04, 25,714.83 and 14,368.53 is: 19,835.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.04 : 25,714.83 = 14,368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.04/25,714.83 = 14,368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.04x = 25,714.83 × 14,368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.04x = 369,484,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,484,456.61/18,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.92

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