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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.84, 25,221.18 and 14,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.84, 25,221.18 and 14,932.24 is: 20,587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.84 : 25,221.18 = 14,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.84/25,221.18 = 14,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.84x = 25,221.18 × 14,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.84x = 376,608,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,608,712.84/18,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,587.77

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