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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,564.25, 25,622.76 and 14,523.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,564.25, 25,622.76 and 14,523.07 is: 20,045.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564.25 : 25,622.76 = 14,523.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564.25/25,622.76 = 14,523.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564.25x = 25,622.76 × 14,523.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564.25x = 372,121,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,121,137.07/18,564.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.04

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