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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.78, 25,341.01 and 14,345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.78, 25,341.01 and 14,345.02 is: 19,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.78 : 25,341.01 = 14,345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.78/25,341.01 = 14,345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.78x = 25,341.01 × 14,345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.78x = 363,517,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,517,295.27/18,382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.88

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