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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,538.81, 25,587.12 and 14,497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,538.81, 25,587.12 and 14,497.63 is: 20,009.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,538.81 : 25,587.12 = 14,497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,538.81/25,587.12 = 14,497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,538.81x = 25,587.12 × 14,497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,538.81x = 370,952,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,952,626.25/18,538.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.51

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