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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.90, 25,327.76 and 14,138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.90, 25,327.76 and 14,138.91 is: 19,529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.90 : 25,327.76 = 14,138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.90/25,327.76 = 14,138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.90x = 25,327.76 × 14,138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.90x = 358,106,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,106,848.45/18,336.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.30

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