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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.64, 25,196.10 and 14,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.64, 25,196.10 and 14,114.60 is: 19,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.64 : 25,196.10 = 14,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.64/25,196.10 = 14,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.64x = 25,196.10 × 14,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.64x = 355,632,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,632,873.06/18,313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.02

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