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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,324.50, 25,272.22 and 14,085.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,324.50, 25,272.22 and 14,085.84 is: 19,426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,324.50 : 25,272.22 = 14,085.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,324.50/25,272.22 = 14,085.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,324.50x = 25,272.22 × 14,085.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,324.50x = 355,980,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,980,447.36/18,324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.48

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