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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,649.10, 25,741.19 and 14,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,649.10, 25,741.19 and 14,898.40 is: 20,564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,649.10 : 25,741.19 = 14,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,649.10/25,741.19 = 14,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,649.10x = 25,741.19 × 14,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,649.10x = 383,502,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,502,517.99/18,649.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.13

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