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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.84, 25,185.29 and 14,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.84, 25,185.29 and 14,906.24 is: 20,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.84 : 25,185.29 = 14,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.84/25,185.29 = 14,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.84x = 25,185.29 × 14,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.84x = 375,417,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,417,977.21/18,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.88

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