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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.40, 25,107.54 and 14,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.40, 25,107.54 and 14,036.84 is: 19,390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.40 : 25,107.54 = 14,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.40/25,107.54 = 14,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.40x = 25,107.54 × 14,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.40x = 352,430,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,430,521.77/18,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.52

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