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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,568.49, 25,628.06 and 14,527.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,568.49, 25,628.06 and 14,527.27 is: 20,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,568.49 : 25,628.06 = 14,527.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,568.49/25,628.06 = 14,527.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,568.49x = 25,628.06 × 14,527.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,568.49x = 372,305,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,305,546.42/18,568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.39

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