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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,387, 25,366.18 and 14,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,387, 25,366.18 and 14,392.08 is: 19,854.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,387 : 25,366.18 = 14,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,387/25,366.18 = 14,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,387x = 25,366.18 × 14,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,387x = 365,072,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,072,091.85/18,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.90

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