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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097, 25,004.90 and 14,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097, 25,004.90 and 14,947.56 is: 20,653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097 : 25,004.90 = 14,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097/25,004.90 = 14,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097x = 25,004.90 × 14,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097x = 373,762,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,762,243.04/18,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.27

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