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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.96, 25,700.83 and 13,865.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.96, 25,700.83 and 13,865.16 is: 19,133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.96 : 25,700.83 = 13,865.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.96/25,700.83 = 13,865.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.96x = 25,700.83 × 13,865.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.96x = 356,346,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,346,120.08/18,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.75

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