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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333, 25,291.71 and 14,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333, 25,291.71 and 14,076.72 is: 19,419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333 : 25,291.71 = 14,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333/25,291.71 = 14,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333x = 25,291.71 × 14,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333x = 356,024,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,024,319.99/18,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,419.86

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