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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,470.57, 25,488.07 and 14,501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,470.57, 25,488.07 and 14,501.16 is: 20,010.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,470.57 : 25,488.07 = 14,501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,470.57/25,488.07 = 14,501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,470.57x = 25,488.07 × 14,501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,470.57x = 369,606,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,606,544.91/18,470.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.57

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