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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,696.64, 25,811.52 and 13,655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,696.64, 25,811.52 and 13,655.68 is: 18,852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,696.64 : 25,811.52 = 13,655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,696.64/25,811.52 = 13,655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,696.64x = 25,811.52 × 13,655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,696.64x = 352,473,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,473,857.43/18,696.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.26

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