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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.71, 24,849.99 and 14,042.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.71, 24,849.99 and 14,042.97 is: 19,356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.71 : 24,849.99 = 14,042.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.71/24,849.99 = 14,042.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.71x = 24,849.99 × 14,042.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.71x = 348,967,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,967,664.07/18,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.22

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