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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.80, 25,102.44 and 14,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.80, 25,102.44 and 14,027.76 is: 19,319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.80 : 25,102.44 = 14,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.80/25,102.44 = 14,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.80x = 25,102.44 × 14,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.80x = 352,131,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,131,003.73/18,226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,319.41

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