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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,547.96, 25,575.82 and 14,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,547.96, 25,575.82 and 14,289.76 is: 19,704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,547.96 : 25,575.82 = 14,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,547.96/25,575.82 = 14,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,547.96x = 25,575.82 × 14,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,547.96x = 365,472,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,472,329.60/18,547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.18

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