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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.26, 25,262.89 and 14,709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.26, 25,262.89 and 14,709.80 is: 20,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.26 : 25,262.89 = 14,709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.26/25,262.89 = 14,709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.26x = 25,262.89 × 14,709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.26x = 371,612,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,612,085.70/18,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.05

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