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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.94, 25,231.32 and 14,928.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.94, 25,231.32 and 14,928.96 is: 20,586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.94 : 25,231.32 = 14,928.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.94/25,231.32 = 14,928.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.94x = 25,231.32 × 14,928.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.94x = 376,677,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,677,367.03/18,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,586.91

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