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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,566.48, 25,625.30 and 14,525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,566.48, 25,625.30 and 14,525.26 is: 20,047.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,566.48 : 25,625.30 = 14,525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,566.48/25,625.30 = 14,525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,566.48x = 25,625.30 × 14,525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,566.48x = 372,214,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,214,008.39/18,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.63

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