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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.30, 25,120.01 and 14,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.30, 25,120.01 and 14,844.32 is: 20,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.30 : 25,120.01 = 14,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.30/25,120.01 = 14,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.30x = 25,120.01 × 14,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.30x = 372,889,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,889,466.84/18,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.22

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