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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.62, 25,742.43 and 13,928.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.62, 25,742.43 and 13,928.70 is: 19,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.62 : 25,742.43 = 13,928.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.62/25,742.43 = 13,928.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.62x = 25,742.43 × 13,928.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.62x = 358,558,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,558,584.74/18,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,222.96

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