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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,571.21, 25,610.87 and 14,806.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,571.21, 25,610.87 and 14,806.89 is: 20,419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,571.21 : 25,610.87 = 14,806.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,571.21/25,610.87 = 14,806.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,571.21x = 25,610.87 × 14,806.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,571.21x = 379,217,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,217,260.86/18,571.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,419.63

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