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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.34, 25,180.47 and 14,902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.34, 25,180.47 and 14,902.74 is: 20,547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.34 : 25,180.47 = 14,902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.34/25,180.47 = 14,902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.34x = 25,180.47 × 14,902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.34x = 375,257,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,257,997.49/18,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.06

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