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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,684.52, 25,786.46 and 13,960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,684.52, 25,786.46 and 13,960.60 is: 19,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,684.52 : 25,786.46 = 13,960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,684.52/25,786.46 = 13,960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,684.52x = 25,786.46 × 13,960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,684.52x = 359,994,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,994,453.48/18,684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.99

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