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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.18, 25,236.57 and 14,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.18, 25,236.57 and 14,267 is: 19,675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.18 : 25,236.57 = 14,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.18/25,236.57 = 14,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.18x = 25,236.57 × 14,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.18x = 360,050,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,050,144.19/18,299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,675.75

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