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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,371.34, 25,364.61 and 14,114.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,371.34, 25,364.61 and 14,114.79 is: 19,487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,371.34 : 25,364.61 = 14,114.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,371.34/25,364.61 = 14,114.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,371.34x = 25,364.61 × 14,114.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,371.34x = 358,016,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,016,143.58/18,371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,487.75

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