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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.08, 25,849.26 and 14,960.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.08, 25,849.26 and 14,960.16 is: 20,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.08 : 25,849.26 = 14,960.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.08/25,849.26 = 14,960.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.08x = 25,849.26 × 14,960.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.08x = 386,709,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,709,065.48/18,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.28

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