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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,661.53, 25,754.73 and 13,937.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,661.53, 25,754.73 and 13,937.61 is: 19,235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,661.53 : 25,754.73 = 13,937.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,661.53/25,754.73 = 13,937.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,661.53x = 25,754.73 × 13,937.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,661.53x = 358,959,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,959,382.40/18,661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.26

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