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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.48, 25,611.78 and 13,817.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.48, 25,611.78 and 13,817.56 is: 19,086.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.48 : 25,611.78 = 13,817.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.48/25,611.78 = 13,817.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.48x = 25,611.78 × 13,817.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.48x = 353,892,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,892,306.86/18,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,086.52

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