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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,738.27, 25,846.92 and 14,252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,738.27, 25,846.92 and 14,252.19 is: 19,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,738.27 : 25,846.92 = 14,252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,738.27/25,846.92 = 14,252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,738.27x = 25,846.92 × 14,252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,738.27x = 368,375,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,375,157.91/18,738.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.97

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