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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,566.82, 25,602.68 and 14,040.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,566.82, 25,602.68 and 14,040.14 is: 19,360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,566.82 : 25,602.68 = 14,040.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,566.82/25,602.68 = 14,040.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,566.82x = 25,602.68 × 14,040.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,566.82x = 359,465,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,465,118.66/18,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,360.62

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