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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.04, 24,864.98 and 15,514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.04, 24,864.98 and 15,514.38 is: 21,398.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.04 : 24,864.98 = 15,514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.04/24,864.98 = 15,514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.04x = 24,864.98 × 15,514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.04x = 385,764,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,764,748.41/18,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,398.04

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