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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,532.09, 25,554.58 and 14,747.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,532.09, 25,554.58 and 14,747.77 is: 20,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,532.09 : 25,554.58 = 14,747.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,532.09/25,554.58 = 14,747.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,532.09x = 25,554.58 × 14,747.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,532.09x = 376,873,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,873,068.29/18,532.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,336.24

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