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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.98, 25,303.29 and 14,569.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.98, 25,303.29 and 14,569.27 is: 20,104.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.98 : 25,303.29 = 14,569.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.98/25,303.29 = 14,569.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.98x = 25,303.29 × 14,569.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.98x = 368,650,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,650,346.01/18,336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.20

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