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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.80, 25,235.09 and 14,928.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.80, 25,235.09 and 14,928.65 is: 20,611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.80 : 25,235.09 = 14,928.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.80/25,235.09 = 14,928.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.80x = 25,235.09 × 14,928.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.80x = 376,725,926.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,725,926.74/18,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,611.12

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