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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.99, 25,621.52 and 14,080.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.99, 25,621.52 and 14,080.23 is: 19,433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.99 : 25,621.52 = 14,080.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.99/25,621.52 = 14,080.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.99x = 25,621.52 × 14,080.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.99x = 360,756,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,756,824.15/18,563.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.16

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