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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,025.35, 24,888.86 and 14,039.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,025.35, 24,888.86 and 14,039.55 is: 19,385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,025.35 : 24,888.86 = 14,039.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,025.35/24,888.86 = 14,039.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,025.35x = 24,888.86 × 14,039.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,025.35x = 349,428,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,428,324.22/18,025.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,385.38

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