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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.83, 25,321.05 and 14,396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.83, 25,321.05 and 14,396.82 is: 19,830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.83 : 25,321.05 = 14,396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.83/25,321.05 = 14,396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.83x = 25,321.05 × 14,396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.83x = 364,542,599.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,542,599.06/18,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.60

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