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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,783.61, 25,869.09 and 14,518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,783.61, 25,869.09 and 14,518.96 is: 19,995.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,783.61 : 25,869.09 = 14,518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,783.61/25,869.09 = 14,518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,783.61x = 25,869.09 × 14,518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,783.61x = 375,592,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,592,282.95/18,783.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.75

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