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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581.92, 25,653 and 14,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581.92, 25,653 and 14,323.68 is: 19,774.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581.92 : 25,653 = 14,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581.92/25,653 = 14,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581.92x = 25,653 × 14,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581.92x = 367,445,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,445,363.04/18,581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.35

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