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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364, 25,330.76 and 14,646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364, 25,330.76 and 14,646.88 is: 20,203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364 : 25,330.76 = 14,646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364/25,330.76 = 14,646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364x = 25,330.76 × 14,646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364x = 371,016,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,016,602.03/18,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.47

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