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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,796.83, 25,942.73 and 14,312.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,796.83, 25,942.73 and 14,312.13 is: 19,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,796.83 : 25,942.73 = 14,312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,796.83/25,942.73 = 14,312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,796.83x = 25,942.73 × 14,312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,796.83x = 371,295,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,295,652.75/18,796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.10

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