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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.23, 25,050.96 and 13,866.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.23, 25,050.96 and 13,866.84 is: 19,112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.23 : 25,050.96 = 13,866.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.23/25,050.96 = 13,866.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.23x = 25,050.96 × 13,866.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.23x = 347,377,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,377,654.17/18,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,112.70

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