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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,267.34, 25,185.98 and 14,906.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,267.34, 25,185.98 and 14,906.74 is: 20,552.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,267.34 : 25,185.98 = 14,906.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,267.34/25,185.98 = 14,906.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,267.34x = 25,185.98 × 14,906.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,267.34x = 375,440,855.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,440,855.51/18,267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.57

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