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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.40, 25,671.66 and 14,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.40, 25,671.66 and 14,337.12 is: 19,792.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.40 : 25,671.66 = 14,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.40/25,671.66 = 14,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.40x = 25,671.66 × 14,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.40x = 368,057,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,057,605.84/18,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,792.94

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