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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.07, 24,904.13 and 14,505.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.07, 24,904.13 and 14,505.57 is: 20,037.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.07 : 24,904.13 = 14,505.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.07/24,904.13 = 14,505.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.07x = 24,904.13 × 14,505.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.07x = 361,248,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,248,528.48/18,029.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.00

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