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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.33, 25,318.98 and 14,395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.33, 25,318.98 and 14,395.32 is: 19,828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.33 : 25,318.98 = 14,395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.33/25,318.98 = 14,395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.33x = 25,318.98 × 14,395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.33x = 364,474,819.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,474,819.17/18,381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.53

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