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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.16, 25,650.84 and 14,842.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.16, 25,650.84 and 14,842.09 is: 20,461.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.16 : 25,650.84 = 14,842.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.16/25,650.84 = 14,842.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.16x = 25,650.84 × 14,842.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.16x = 380,712,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,712,075.86/18,606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.61

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