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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,777.23, 25,884.97 and 14,293.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,777.23, 25,884.97 and 14,293.17 is: 19,703.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,777.23 : 25,884.97 = 14,293.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,777.23/25,884.97 = 14,293.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,777.23x = 25,884.97 × 14,293.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,777.23x = 369,978,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,978,276.65/18,777.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,703.56

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