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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,801.21, 25,886.46 and 14,310.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,801.21, 25,886.46 and 14,310.57 is: 19,703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,801.21 : 25,886.46 = 14,310.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,801.21/25,886.46 = 14,310.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,801.21x = 25,886.46 × 14,310.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,801.21x = 370,449,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,449,997.88/18,801.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,703.52

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