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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,380.58, 25,379.50 and 14,124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,380.58, 25,379.50 and 14,124.94 is: 19,503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380.58 : 25,379.50 = 14,124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380.58/25,379.50 = 14,124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380.58x = 25,379.50 × 14,124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380.58x = 358,483,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,483,914.73/18,380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.41

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