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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.44, 25,875.60 and 14,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.44, 25,875.60 and 14,041.76 is: 19,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.44 : 25,875.60 = 14,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.44/25,875.60 = 14,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.44x = 25,875.60 × 14,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.44x = 363,338,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,338,965.06/18,753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.52

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