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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,840.06, 25,967.79 and 14,301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,840.06, 25,967.79 and 14,301.36 is: 19,711.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,840.06 : 25,967.79 = 14,301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,840.06/25,967.79 = 14,301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,840.06x = 25,967.79 × 14,301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,840.06x = 371,374,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,374,713.19/18,840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.97

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