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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.60, 25,342.56 and 13,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.60, 25,342.56 and 13,879.44 is: 19,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.60 : 25,342.56 = 13,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.60/25,342.56 = 13,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.60x = 25,342.56 × 13,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.60x = 351,740,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,740,540.97/18,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,154.23

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