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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.34, 25,181.85 and 14,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.34, 25,181.85 and 14,903.74 is: 20,548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.34 : 25,181.85 = 14,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.34/25,181.85 = 14,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.34x = 25,181.85 × 14,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.34x = 375,303,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,303,745.12/18,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.44

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