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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,184.68, 25,108.98 and 14,198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,184.68, 25,108.98 and 14,198.88 is: 19,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,184.68 : 25,108.98 = 14,198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,184.68/25,108.98 = 14,198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,184.68x = 25,108.98 × 14,198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,184.68x = 356,519,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,519,393.94/18,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.48

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