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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.32, 25,484.08 and 14,925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.32, 25,484.08 and 14,925.82 is: 20,617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.32 : 25,484.08 = 14,925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.32/25,484.08 = 14,925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.32x = 25,484.08 × 14,925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.32x = 380,370,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,370,790.95/18,449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.06

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