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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,484.42, 25,511.46 and 14,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,484.42, 25,511.46 and 14,535.52 is: 20,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,484.42 : 25,511.46 = 14,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,484.42/25,511.46 = 14,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,484.42x = 25,511.46 × 14,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,484.42x = 370,822,337.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,822,337.06/18,484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,061.35

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