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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.28, 25,182.28 and 14,411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.28, 25,182.28 and 14,411.74 is: 19,883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.28 : 25,182.28 = 14,411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.28/25,182.28 = 14,411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.28x = 25,182.28 × 14,411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.28x = 362,920,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,920,471.97/18,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,883.57

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