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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.24, 25,013.31 and 14,767.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.24, 25,013.31 and 14,767.95 is: 20,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.24 : 25,013.31 = 14,767.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.24/25,013.31 = 14,767.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.24x = 25,013.31 × 14,767.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.24x = 369,395,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,395,311.41/18,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.16

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