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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,564.99, 25,622.90 and 14,081.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,564.99, 25,622.90 and 14,081.23 is: 19,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564.99 : 25,622.90 = 14,081.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564.99/25,622.90 = 14,081.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564.99x = 25,622.90 × 14,081.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564.99x = 360,801,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,801,948.17/18,564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.54

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