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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,539.40, 25,595.99 and 14,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,539.40, 25,595.99 and 14,282.44 is: 19,718.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,539.40 : 25,595.99 = 14,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,539.40/25,595.99 = 14,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,539.40x = 25,595.99 × 14,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,539.40x = 365,573,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,573,191.42/18,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.72

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