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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,566.19, 25,591.49 and 14,526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,566.19, 25,591.49 and 14,526.23 is: 20,022.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,566.19 : 25,591.49 = 14,526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,566.19/25,591.49 = 14,526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,566.19x = 25,591.49 × 14,526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,566.19x = 371,747,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,747,669.19/18,566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.83

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