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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.28, 25,682.16 and 14,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.28, 25,682.16 and 14,566.08 is: 20,104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.28 : 25,682.16 = 14,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.28/25,682.16 = 14,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.28x = 25,682.16 × 14,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.28x = 374,088,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,088,397.13/18,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.41

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