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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,733.52, 25,873.12 and 14,535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,733.52, 25,873.12 and 14,535.34 is: 20,074.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,733.52 : 25,873.12 = 14,535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,733.52/25,873.12 = 14,535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,733.52x = 25,873.12 × 14,535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,733.52x = 376,074,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,074,596.06/18,733.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.96

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