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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.34, 25,224.62 and 14,934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.34, 25,224.62 and 14,934.74 is: 20,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.34 : 25,224.62 = 14,934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.34/25,224.62 = 14,934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.34x = 25,224.62 × 14,934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.34x = 376,723,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,723,141.30/18,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.21

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