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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,429.31, 25,425.97 and 14,181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,429.31, 25,425.97 and 14,181.67 is: 19,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,429.31 : 25,425.97 = 14,181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,429.31/25,425.97 = 14,181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,429.31x = 25,425.97 × 14,181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,429.31x = 360,582,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,582,715.97/18,429.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.72

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