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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.48, 25,640.76 and 13,838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.48, 25,640.76 and 13,838.56 is: 19,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.48 : 25,640.76 = 13,838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.48/25,640.76 = 13,838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.48x = 25,640.76 × 13,838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.48x = 354,831,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,831,195.71/18,562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.51

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