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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,319.99, 25,269.56 and 14,537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,319.99, 25,269.56 and 14,537.16 is: 20,051.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,319.99 : 25,269.56 = 14,537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,319.99/25,269.56 = 14,537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,319.99x = 25,269.56 × 14,537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,319.99x = 367,347,636.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,347,636.85/18,319.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.74

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