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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.25, 25,242.33 and 14,544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.25, 25,242.33 and 14,544.91 is: 20,052.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.25 : 25,242.33 = 14,544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.25/25,242.33 = 14,544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.25x = 25,242.33 × 14,544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.25x = 367,147,418.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,147,418.04/18,309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.56

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