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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.80, 25,187.41 and 14,205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.80, 25,187.41 and 14,205.62 is: 19,609.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.80 : 25,187.41 = 14,205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.80/25,187.41 = 14,205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.80x = 25,187.41 × 14,205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.80x = 357,802,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,802,855.97/18,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.07

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