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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.07, 25,590.87 and 14,746.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.07, 25,590.87 and 14,746.37 is: 20,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.07 : 25,590.87 = 14,746.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.07/25,590.87 = 14,746.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.07x = 25,590.87 × 14,746.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.07x = 377,372,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,372,309.69/18,562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.30

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