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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.77, 25,204.01 and 14,994.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.77, 25,204.01 and 14,994.42 is: 20,673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.77 : 25,204.01 = 14,994.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.77/25,204.01 = 14,994.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.77x = 25,204.01 × 14,994.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.77x = 377,919,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,919,436.65/18,280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,673.06

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