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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.37, 25,864.95 and 14,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.37, 25,864.95 and 14,265.32 is: 19,677.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.37 : 25,864.95 = 14,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.37/25,864.95 = 14,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.37x = 25,864.95 × 14,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.37x = 368,971,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,971,712.70/18,751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,677.06

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