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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.73, 25,304.32 and 14,570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.73, 25,304.32 and 14,570.02 is: 20,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.73 : 25,304.32 = 14,570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.73/25,304.32 = 14,570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.73x = 25,304.32 × 14,570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.73x = 368,684,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,684,348.80/18,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,105.23

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