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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,578.68, 25,646.16 and 13,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,578.68, 25,646.16 and 13,854.76 is: 19,125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,578.68 : 25,646.16 = 13,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,578.68/25,646.16 = 13,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,578.68x = 25,646.16 × 13,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,578.68x = 355,321,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,321,391.72/18,578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,125.22

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