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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.59, 25,955.58 and 14,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.59, 25,955.58 and 14,049.15 is: 19,350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.59 : 25,955.58 = 14,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.59/25,955.58 = 14,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.59x = 25,955.58 × 14,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.59x = 364,653,836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,653,836.76/18,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,350.58

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