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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.85, 24,892.29 and 14,042.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.85, 24,892.29 and 14,042.05 is: 19,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.85 : 24,892.29 = 14,042.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.85/24,892.29 = 14,042.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.85x = 24,892.29 × 14,042.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.85x = 349,538,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,538,780.79/18,027.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.82

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