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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.44, 25,297.24 and 14,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.44, 25,297.24 and 14,610.80 is: 20,189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.44 : 25,297.24 = 14,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.44/25,297.24 = 14,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.44x = 25,297.24 × 14,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.44x = 369,612,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,612,914.19/18,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.22

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