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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,654.81, 25,759.22 and 14,172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,654.81, 25,759.22 and 14,172.82 is: 19,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,654.81 : 25,759.22 = 14,172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,654.81/25,759.22 = 14,172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,654.81x = 25,759.22 × 14,172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,654.81x = 365,080,798.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,080,798.03/18,654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.33

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