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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.57, 25,592.94 and 14,747.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.57, 25,592.94 and 14,747.87 is: 20,332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.57 : 25,592.94 = 14,747.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.57/25,592.94 = 14,747.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.57x = 25,592.94 × 14,747.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.57x = 377,441,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,441,352.04/18,563.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.37

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