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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,567.21, 25,632.71 and 14,340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,567.21, 25,632.71 and 14,340.15 is: 19,797.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,567.21 : 25,632.71 = 14,340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,567.21/25,632.71 = 14,340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,567.21x = 25,632.71 × 14,340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,567.21x = 367,576,906.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,576,906.31/18,567.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,797.10

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