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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.38, 25,904.37 and 14,804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.38, 25,904.37 and 14,804.56 is: 20,408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.38 : 25,904.37 = 14,804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.38/25,904.37 = 14,804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.38x = 25,904.37 × 14,804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.38x = 383,502,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,502,799.93/18,791.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.44

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