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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.94, 25,253.83 and 14,324.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.94, 25,253.83 and 14,324.00 is: 19,722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.94 : 25,253.83 = 14,324.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.94/25,253.83 = 14,324.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.94x = 25,253.83 × 14,324.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.94x = 361,735,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,735,712.40/18,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.85

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