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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,602.84, 25,650.99 and 14,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,602.84, 25,650.99 and 14,344.26 is: 19,778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,602.84 : 25,650.99 = 14,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,602.84/25,650.99 = 14,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,602.84x = 25,650.99 × 14,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,602.84x = 367,944,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,944,469.82/18,602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.94

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