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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.20, 25,990.76 and 14,139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.20, 25,990.76 and 14,139.92 is: 19,501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.20 : 25,990.76 = 14,139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.20/25,990.76 = 14,139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.20x = 25,990.76 × 14,139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.20x = 367,507,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,507,267.14/18,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.37

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