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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.67, 25,214.54 and 14,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.67, 25,214.54 and 14,504.96 is: 20,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.67 : 25,214.54 = 14,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.67/25,214.54 = 14,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.67x = 25,214.54 × 14,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.67x = 365,735,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,735,695.52/18,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.45

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