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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.88, 25,238.34 and 14,515.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.88, 25,238.34 and 14,515.74 is: 20,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.88 : 25,238.34 = 14,515.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.88/25,238.34 = 14,515.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.88x = 25,238.34 × 14,515.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.88x = 366,353,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,353,181.47/18,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.62

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