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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.14, 25,160.93 and 14,874.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.14, 25,160.93 and 14,874.94 is: 20,536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.14 : 25,160.93 = 14,874.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.14/25,160.93 = 14,874.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.14x = 25,160.93 × 14,874.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.14x = 374,267,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,267,324.09/18,224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.90

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