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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.40, 25,692.36 and 14,352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.40, 25,692.36 and 14,352.14 is: 19,813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.40 : 25,692.36 = 14,352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.40/25,692.36 = 14,352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.40x = 25,692.36 × 14,352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.40x = 368,740,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,740,347.65/18,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.67

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