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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.40, 25,659.78 and 13,886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.40, 25,659.78 and 13,886.48 is: 19,146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.40 : 25,659.78 = 13,886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.40/25,659.78 = 13,886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.40x = 25,659.78 × 13,886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.40x = 356,324,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,324,021.77/18,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.50

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