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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.04, 25,637.13 and 14,613.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.04, 25,637.13 and 14,613.30 is: 20,143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.04 : 25,637.13 = 14,613.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.04/25,637.13 = 14,613.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.04x = 25,637.13 × 14,613.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.04x = 374,643,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,643,071.83/18,599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.14

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