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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,543.94, 25,570.29 and 14,285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,543.94, 25,570.29 and 14,285.77 is: 19,698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,543.94 : 25,570.29 = 14,285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,543.94/25,570.29 = 14,285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,543.94x = 25,570.29 × 14,285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,543.94x = 365,291,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,291,281.77/18,543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.69

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