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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.88, 25,947.64 and 18,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.88, 25,947.64 and 18,014.64 is: 24,755.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.88 : 25,947.64 = 18,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.88/25,947.64 = 18,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.88x = 25,947.64 × 18,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.88x = 467,437,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,437,393.45/18,881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,755.87

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