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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.32, 25,591.22 and 14,746.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.32, 25,591.22 and 14,746.61 is: 20,330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.32 : 25,591.22 = 14,746.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.32/25,591.22 = 14,746.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.32x = 25,591.22 × 14,746.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.32x = 377,383,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,383,731.01/18,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.63

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