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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.52, 25,270.83 and 14,084.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.52, 25,270.83 and 14,084.85 is: 19,425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.52 : 25,270.83 = 14,084.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.52/25,270.83 = 14,084.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.52x = 25,270.83 × 14,084.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.52x = 355,935,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,935,849.93/18,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.08

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