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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.99, 25,624.28 and 14,082.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.99, 25,624.28 and 14,082.23 is: 19,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.99 : 25,624.28 = 14,082.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.99/25,624.28 = 14,082.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.99x = 25,624.28 × 14,082.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.99x = 360,847,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,847,004.54/18,565.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.92

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