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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,324.47, 25,274.40 and 14,027.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,324.47, 25,274.40 and 14,027.22 is: 19,347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,324.47 : 25,274.40 = 14,027.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,324.47/25,274.40 = 14,027.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,324.47x = 25,274.40 × 14,027.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,324.47x = 354,529,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,529,516.57/18,324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,347.32

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