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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.50, 25,724.32 and 13,915.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.50, 25,724.32 and 13,915.58 is: 19,204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.50 : 25,724.32 = 13,915.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.50/25,724.32 = 13,915.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.50x = 25,724.32 × 13,915.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.50x = 357,968,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,968,669.50/18,639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,204.85

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