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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,437.17, 25,441.14 and 14,669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,437.17, 25,441.14 and 14,669.86 is: 20,242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,437.17 : 25,441.14 = 14,669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,437.17/25,441.14 = 14,669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,437.17x = 25,441.14 × 14,669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,437.17x = 373,217,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,217,962.04/18,437.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.69

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