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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,651.36, 25,650.66 and 14,829.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,651.36, 25,650.66 and 14,829.58 is: 20,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,651.36 : 25,650.66 = 14,829.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,651.36/25,650.66 = 14,829.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,651.36x = 25,650.66 × 14,829.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,651.36x = 380,388,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,388,514.52/18,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.68

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