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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,653.52, 25,722.12 and 14,405.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,653.52, 25,722.12 and 14,405.26 is: 19,864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,653.52 : 25,722.12 = 14,405.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,653.52/25,722.12 = 14,405.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,653.52x = 25,722.12 × 14,405.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,653.52x = 370,533,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,533,826.35/18,653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,864.02

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