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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.35, 25,138.73 and 14,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.35, 25,138.73 and 14,233.76 is: 19,648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.35 : 25,138.73 = 14,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.35/25,138.73 = 14,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.35x = 25,138.73 × 14,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.35x = 357,818,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,818,452.66/18,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,648.10

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