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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.40, 25,870.62 and 14,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.40, 25,870.62 and 14,261.32 is: 19,683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.40 : 25,870.62 = 14,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.40/25,870.62 = 14,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.40x = 25,870.62 × 14,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.40x = 368,949,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,949,190.42/18,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,683.17

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