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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,566.49, 25,624.97 and 14,082.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,566.49, 25,624.97 and 14,082.73 is: 19,436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,566.49 : 25,624.97 = 14,082.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,566.49/25,624.97 = 14,082.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,566.49x = 25,624.97 × 14,082.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,566.49x = 360,869,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,869,533.77/18,566.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.61

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