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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.26, 24,998.43 and 14,975.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.26, 24,998.43 and 14,975.98 is: 20,654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.26 : 24,998.43 = 14,975.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.26/24,998.43 = 14,975.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.26x = 24,998.43 × 14,975.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.26x = 374,375,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,375,987.71/18,125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.93

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