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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,681.01, 25,781.61 and 13,957.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,681.01, 25,781.61 and 13,957.09 is: 19,262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,681.01 : 25,781.61 = 13,957.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,681.01/25,781.61 = 13,957.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,681.01x = 25,781.61 × 13,957.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,681.01x = 359,836,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,836,251.11/18,681.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,262.14

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