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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.68, 25,203.84 and 14,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.68, 25,203.84 and 14,501.12 is: 19,994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.68 : 25,203.84 = 14,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.68/25,203.84 = 14,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.68x = 25,203.84 × 14,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.68x = 365,483,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,483,908.30/18,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.00

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