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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.10, 25,249.59 and 18,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.10, 25,249.59 and 18,066.24 is: 24,907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.10 : 25,249.59 = 18,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.10/25,249.59 = 18,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.10x = 25,249.59 × 18,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.10x = 456,165,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,165,152.84/18,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.87

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