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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.42, 25,186.59 and 14,414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.42, 25,186.59 and 14,414.87 is: 19,887.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.42 : 25,186.59 = 14,414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.42/25,186.59 = 14,414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.42x = 25,186.59 × 14,414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.42x = 363,061,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,061,294.66/18,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.86

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