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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.01, 25,722.02 and 14,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.01, 25,722.02 and 14,396.27 is: 19,853.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.01 : 25,722.02 = 14,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.01/25,722.02 = 14,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.01x = 25,722.02 × 14,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.01x = 370,301,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,301,052.25/18,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.15

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