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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.14, 25,297.26 and 14,584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.14, 25,297.26 and 14,584.80 is: 20,107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.14 : 25,297.26 = 14,584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.14/25,297.26 = 14,584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.14x = 25,297.26 × 14,584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.14x = 368,955,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,955,477.65/18,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.51

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