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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.02, 25,273.94 and 14,470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.02, 25,273.94 and 14,470.93 is: 19,980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.02 : 25,273.94 = 14,470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.02/25,273.94 = 14,470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.02x = 25,273.94 × 14,470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.02x = 365,737,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,737,416.56/18,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,980.17

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