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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.06, 25,353.74 and 14,598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.06, 25,353.74 and 14,598.23 is: 20,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.06 : 25,353.74 = 14,598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.06/25,353.74 = 14,598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.06x = 25,353.74 × 14,598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.06x = 370,119,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,119,528.12/18,381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,135.92

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