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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.89, 25,232.97 and 14,513.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.89, 25,232.97 and 14,513.07 is: 20,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.89 : 25,232.97 = 14,513.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.89/25,232.97 = 14,513.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.89x = 25,232.97 × 14,513.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.89x = 366,207,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,207,859.92/18,295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.85

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