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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.55, 25,184.31 and 14,203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.55, 25,184.31 and 14,203.37 is: 19,605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.55 : 25,184.31 = 14,203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.55/25,184.31 = 14,203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.55x = 25,184.31 × 14,203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.55x = 357,702,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,702,082.82/18,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.97

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