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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.34, 25,184.60 and 14,905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.34, 25,184.60 and 14,905.74 is: 20,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.34 : 25,184.60 = 14,905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.34/25,184.60 = 14,905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.34x = 25,184.60 × 14,905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.34x = 375,395,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,395,099.60/18,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.19

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