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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,388.08, 25,328.16 and 14,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,388.08, 25,328.16 and 14,402.16 is: 19,837.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,388.08 : 25,328.16 = 14,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,388.08/25,328.16 = 14,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,388.08x = 25,328.16 × 14,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,388.08x = 364,780,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,780,212.83/18,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.86

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