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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.68, 25,235.88 and 14,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.68, 25,235.88 and 14,266.50 is: 19,675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.68 : 25,235.88 = 14,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.68/25,235.88 = 14,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.68x = 25,235.88 × 14,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.68x = 360,027,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,027,682.02/18,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,675.06

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