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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,783.80, 25,910.16 and 14,744.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,783.80, 25,910.16 and 14,744.58 is: 20,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,783.80 : 25,910.16 = 14,744.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,783.80/25,910.16 = 14,744.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,783.80x = 25,910.16 × 14,744.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,783.80x = 382,034,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,034,426.93/18,783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.51

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