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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.13, 24,820.86 and 14,804.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.13, 24,820.86 and 14,804.25 is: 20,411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.13 : 24,820.86 = 14,804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.13/24,820.86 = 14,804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.13x = 24,820.86 × 14,804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.13x = 367,454,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,454,216.66/18,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.71

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