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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.43, 25,055.51 and 14,848.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.43, 25,055.51 and 14,848.87 is: 20,427.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.43 : 25,055.51 = 14,848.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.43/25,055.51 = 14,848.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.43x = 25,055.51 × 14,848.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.43x = 372,045,811.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,045,811.25/18,213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,427.01

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