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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.83, 25,946.87 and 14,315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.83, 25,946.87 and 14,315.13 is: 19,757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.83 : 25,946.87 = 14,315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.83/25,946.87 = 14,315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.83x = 25,946.87 × 14,315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.83x = 371,432,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,432,817.14/18,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.24

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