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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,721.53, 25,819.97 and 14,736.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,721.53, 25,819.97 and 14,736.33 is: 20,323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,721.53 : 25,819.97 = 14,736.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,721.53/25,819.97 = 14,736.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,721.53x = 25,819.97 × 14,736.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,721.53x = 380,491,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,491,524.83/18,721.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.74

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