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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,301.84, 25,233.60 and 14,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,301.84, 25,233.60 and 14,941.28 is: 20,600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,301.84 : 25,233.60 = 14,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,301.84/25,233.60 = 14,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,301.84x = 25,233.60 × 14,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,301.84x = 377,022,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,022,283.01/18,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.24

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