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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,636.02, 25,717.49 and 13,877.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,636.02, 25,717.49 and 13,877.25 is: 19,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,636.02 : 25,717.49 = 13,877.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,636.02/25,717.49 = 13,877.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,636.02x = 25,717.49 × 13,877.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,636.02x = 356,887,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,887,944.21/18,636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,150.44

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