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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.76, 25,846.32 and 14,757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.76, 25,846.32 and 14,757.92 is: 20,390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.76 : 25,846.32 = 14,757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.76/25,846.32 = 14,757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.76x = 25,846.32 × 14,757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.76x = 381,437,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,437,922.85/18,706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.38

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