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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.02, 25,272.56 and 14,469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.02, 25,272.56 and 14,469.93 is: 19,978.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.02 : 25,272.56 = 14,469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.02/25,272.56 = 14,469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.02x = 25,272.56 × 14,469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.02x = 365,692,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,692,210.30/18,304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.79

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