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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.14, 25,268.31 and 14,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.14, 25,268.31 and 14,363.22 is: 19,837.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.14 : 25,268.31 = 14,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.14/25,268.31 = 14,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.14x = 25,268.31 × 14,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.14x = 362,934,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,934,295.56/18,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.74

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