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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.47, 25,629.06 and 14,061.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.47, 25,629.06 and 14,061.90 is: 19,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.47 : 25,629.06 = 14,061.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.47/25,629.06 = 14,061.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.47x = 25,629.06 × 14,061.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.47x = 360,393,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,393,348.56/18,546.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.91

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