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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.69, 25,590.80 and 14,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.69, 25,590.80 and 14,525.72 is: 20,022.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.69 : 25,590.80 = 14,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.69/25,590.80 = 14,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.69x = 25,590.80 × 14,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.69x = 371,724,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,724,795.38/18,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.14

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