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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.62, 25,018.56 and 14,080.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.62, 25,018.56 and 14,080.37 is: 19,438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.62 : 25,018.56 = 14,080.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.62/25,018.56 = 14,080.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.62x = 25,018.56 × 14,080.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.62x = 352,270,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,270,581.67/18,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,438.18

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