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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,794.68, 25,906.98 and 14,304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,794.68, 25,906.98 and 14,304.04 is: 19,716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,794.68 : 25,906.98 = 14,304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,794.68/25,906.98 = 14,304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,794.68x = 25,906.98 × 14,304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,794.68x = 370,574,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,574,478.20/18,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.99

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