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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,567.61, 25,626.85 and 14,526.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,567.61, 25,626.85 and 14,526.38 is: 20,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,567.61 : 25,626.85 = 14,526.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,567.61/25,626.85 = 14,526.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,567.61x = 25,626.85 × 14,526.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,567.61x = 372,265,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,265,389.05/18,567.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.18

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