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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.81, 25,591.26 and 14,500.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.81, 25,591.26 and 14,500.63 is: 20,013.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.81 : 25,591.26 = 14,500.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.81/25,591.26 = 14,500.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.81x = 25,591.26 × 14,500.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.81x = 371,089,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,089,392.49/18,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.66

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