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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.12, 25,647.78 and 14,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.12, 25,647.78 and 14,833.60 is: 20,456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.12 : 25,647.78 = 14,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.12/25,647.78 = 14,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.12x = 25,647.78 × 14,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.12x = 380,448,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,448,909.41/18,598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.31

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