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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,819.96, 25,990.11 and 14,834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,819.96, 25,990.11 and 14,834.76 is: 20,486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,819.96 : 25,990.11 = 14,834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,819.96/25,990.11 = 14,834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,819.96x = 25,990.11 × 14,834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,819.96x = 385,557,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,557,044.22/18,819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,486.60

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