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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,675.51, 25,774.02 and 13,951.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,675.51, 25,774.02 and 13,951.59 is: 19,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,675.51 : 25,774.02 = 13,951.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,675.51/25,774.02 = 13,951.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,675.51x = 25,774.02 × 13,951.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,675.51x = 359,588,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,588,559.69/18,675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.55

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