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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,288.84, 25,215.60 and 14,928.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,288.84, 25,215.60 and 14,928.24 is: 20,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,288.84 : 25,215.60 = 14,928.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,288.84/25,215.60 = 14,928.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,288.84x = 25,215.60 × 14,928.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,288.84x = 376,424,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,424,528.54/18,288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.20

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