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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.28, 25,629.72 and 14,528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.28, 25,629.72 and 14,528.04 is: 20,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.28 : 25,629.72 = 14,528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.28/25,629.72 = 14,528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.28x = 25,629.72 × 14,528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.28x = 372,349,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,349,597.35/18,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.91

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