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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.94, 25,255.20 and 14,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.94, 25,255.20 and 14,325 is: 19,724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.94 : 25,255.20 = 14,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.94/25,255.20 = 14,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.94x = 25,255.20 × 14,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.94x = 361,780,740
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,780,740/18,341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.24

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