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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.81, 25,698.62 and 14,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.81, 25,698.62 and 14,858.02 is: 20,486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.81 : 25,698.62 = 14,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.81/25,698.62 = 14,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.81x = 25,698.62 × 14,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.81x = 381,830,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,830,518.58/18,637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,486.88

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