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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.14, 25,927.83 and 13,499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.14, 25,927.83 and 13,499.73 is: 18,604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.14 : 25,927.83 = 13,499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.14/25,927.83 = 13,499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.14x = 25,927.83 × 13,499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.14x = 350,018,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,018,704.49/18,814.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.02

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