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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,646.93, 25,722.39 and 14,163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,646.93, 25,722.39 and 14,163.58 is: 19,537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646.93 : 25,722.39 = 14,163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646.93/25,722.39 = 14,163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646.93x = 25,722.39 × 14,163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646.93x = 364,321,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,321,128.56/18,646.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,537.86

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