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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.69, 25,617.67 and 14,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.69, 25,617.67 and 14,329.44 is: 19,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.69 : 25,617.67 = 14,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.69/25,617.67 = 14,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.69x = 25,617.67 × 14,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.69x = 367,086,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,086,829.38/18,577.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,759.55

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