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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.92, 25,942.77 and 14,584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.92, 25,942.77 and 14,584.92 is: 20,119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.92 : 25,942.77 = 14,584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.92/25,942.77 = 14,584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.92x = 25,942.77 × 14,584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.92x = 378,373,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,373,225.03/18,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,119.90

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