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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.17, 25,597.28 and 14,504.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.17, 25,597.28 and 14,504.97 is: 20,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.17 : 25,597.28 = 14,504.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.17/25,597.28 = 14,504.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.17x = 25,597.28 × 14,504.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.17x = 371,287,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,287,910.73/18,546.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.66

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