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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.27, 25,232.70 and 14,537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.27, 25,232.70 and 14,537.90 is: 20,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.27 : 25,232.70 = 14,537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.27/25,232.70 = 14,537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.27x = 25,232.70 × 14,537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.27x = 366,830,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,830,343.17/18,302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.89

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