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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.30, 25,115.87 and 14,841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.30, 25,115.87 and 14,841.32 is: 20,476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.30 : 25,115.87 = 14,841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.30/25,115.87 = 14,841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.30x = 25,115.87 × 14,841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.30x = 372,752,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,752,663.75/18,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,476.08

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