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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.84, 24,877.56 and 14,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.84, 24,877.56 and 14,486.32 is: 20,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.84 : 24,877.56 = 14,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.84/24,877.56 = 14,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.84x = 24,877.56 × 14,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.84x = 360,384,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,384,294.98/18,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.41

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