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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.12, 25,418.52 and 14,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.12, 25,418.52 and 14,430.20 is: 19,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.12 : 25,418.52 = 14,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.12/25,418.52 = 14,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.12x = 25,418.52 × 14,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.12x = 366,794,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,794,327.30/18,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.30

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