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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.42, 25,860.96 and 13,718.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.42, 25,860.96 and 13,718.46 is: 18,917.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.42 : 25,860.96 = 13,718.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.42/25,860.96 = 13,718.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.42x = 25,860.96 × 13,718.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.42x = 354,772,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,772,545.32/18,753.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,917.75

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