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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,576.64, 25,526.72 and 14,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,576.64, 25,526.72 and 14,844.16 is: 20,397.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,576.64 : 25,526.72 = 14,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,576.64/25,526.72 = 14,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,576.64x = 25,526.72 × 14,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,576.64x = 378,922,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,922,715.96/18,576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.81

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