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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.82, 24,894.12 and 14,498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.82, 24,894.12 and 14,498.32 is: 20,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.82 : 24,894.12 = 14,498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.82/24,894.12 = 14,498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.82x = 24,894.12 × 14,498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.82x = 360,922,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,922,917.88/18,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.00

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