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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,584.78, 25,617.47 and 14,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,584.78, 25,617.47 and 14,599.04 is: 20,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,584.78 : 25,617.47 = 14,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,584.78/25,617.47 = 14,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,584.78x = 25,617.47 × 14,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,584.78x = 373,990,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,990,268.15/18,584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,123.48

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