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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.06, 25,850.72 and 14,254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.06, 25,850.72 and 14,254.97 is: 19,662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.06 : 25,850.72 = 14,254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.06/25,850.72 = 14,254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.06x = 25,850.72 × 14,254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.06x = 368,501,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,501,037.55/18,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.76

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