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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.99, 25,266.80 and 14,535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.99, 25,266.80 and 14,535.16 is: 20,048.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.99 : 25,266.80 = 14,535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.99/25,266.80 = 14,535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.99x = 25,266.80 × 14,535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.99x = 367,256,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,256,953.86/18,317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.97

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