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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.42, 25,201.76 and 14,425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.42, 25,201.76 and 14,425.86 is: 19,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.42 : 25,201.76 = 14,425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.42/25,201.76 = 14,425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.42x = 25,201.76 × 14,425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.42x = 363,557,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,557,061.51/18,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.03

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