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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.18, 25,324.68 and 14,801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.18, 25,324.68 and 14,801.38 is: 20,428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.18 : 25,324.68 = 14,801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.18/25,324.68 = 14,801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.18x = 25,324.68 × 14,801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.18x = 374,840,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,840,212.06/18,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.17

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