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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,720.48, 25,770.24 and 14,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,720.48, 25,770.24 and 14,463.12 is: 19,909.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720.48 : 25,770.24 = 14,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720.48/25,770.24 = 14,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720.48x = 25,770.24 × 14,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720.48x = 372,718,073.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,718,073.55/18,720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.64

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