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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.08, 24,848.46 and 14,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.08, 24,848.46 and 14,233.86 is: 19,638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.08 : 24,848.46 = 14,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.08/24,848.46 = 14,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.08x = 24,848.46 × 14,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.08x = 353,689,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,689,500.86/18,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.42

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