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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.20, 25,501.94 and 14,024.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.20, 25,501.94 and 14,024.52 is: 19,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.20 : 25,501.94 = 14,024.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.20/25,501.94 = 14,024.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.20x = 25,501.94 × 14,024.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.20x = 357,652,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,652,467.57/18,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.27

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