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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.72, 24,852.74 and 14,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.72, 24,852.74 and 14,044.98 is: 19,358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.72 : 24,852.74 = 14,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.72/24,852.74 = 14,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.72x = 24,852.74 × 14,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.72x = 349,056,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,056,236.25/18,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.97

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