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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.84, 25,228.05 and 14,937.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.84, 25,228.05 and 14,937.24 is: 20,594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.84 : 25,228.05 = 14,937.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.84/25,228.05 = 14,937.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.84x = 25,228.05 × 14,937.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.84x = 376,837,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,837,437.58/18,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.64

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