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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,593.62, 25,682.07 and 13,898.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,593.62, 25,682.07 and 13,898.86 is: 19,197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,593.62 : 25,682.07 = 13,898.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,593.62/25,682.07 = 13,898.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,593.62x = 25,682.07 × 13,898.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,593.62x = 356,951,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,951,495.44/18,593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,197.53

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