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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.06, 25,081.07 and 14,816.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.06, 25,081.07 and 14,816.09 is: 20,441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.06 : 25,081.07 = 14,816.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.06/25,081.07 = 14,816.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.06x = 25,081.07 × 14,816.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.06x = 371,603,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,603,434.60/18,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.29

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