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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.80, 24,858.93 and 14,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.80, 24,858.93 and 14,170.48 is: 19,560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.80 : 24,858.93 = 14,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.80/24,858.93 = 14,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.80x = 24,858.93 × 14,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.80x = 352,262,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,262,961.38/18,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.60

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