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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,808.34, 25,937.62 and 14,324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,808.34, 25,937.62 and 14,324.18 is: 19,753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,808.34 : 25,937.62 = 14,324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,808.34/25,937.62 = 14,324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,808.34x = 25,937.62 × 14,324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,808.34x = 371,534,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,534,972.15/18,808.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.74

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