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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.29, 25,113.79 and 14,860.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.29, 25,113.79 and 14,860.91 is: 20,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.29 : 25,113.79 = 14,860.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.29/25,113.79 = 14,860.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.29x = 25,113.79 × 14,860.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.29x = 373,213,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,213,772.95/18,204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,501.42

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