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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.40, 25,762.20 and 14,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.40, 25,762.20 and 14,691.20 is: 20,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.40 : 25,762.20 = 14,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.40/25,762.20 = 14,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.40x = 25,762.20 × 14,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.40x = 378,477,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,477,632.64/18,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.02

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