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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.88, 25,238.64 and 14,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.88, 25,238.64 and 14,966.40 is: 20,624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.88 : 25,238.64 = 14,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.88/25,238.64 = 14,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.88x = 25,238.64 × 14,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.88x = 377,731,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,731,581.70/18,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.30

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