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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.70, 25,582.12 and 14,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.70, 25,582.12 and 14,294.26 is: 19,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.70 : 25,582.12 = 14,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.70/25,582.12 = 14,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.70x = 25,582.12 × 14,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.70x = 365,677,474.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,677,474.63/18,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.20

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