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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.56, 25,741.80 and 13,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.56, 25,741.80 and 13,623.12 is: 18,788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.56 : 25,741.80 = 13,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.56/25,741.80 = 13,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.56x = 25,741.80 × 13,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.56x = 350,683,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,683,630.42/18,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,788.74

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