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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.96, 24,914.52 and 13,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.96, 24,914.52 and 13,875.12 is: 19,172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.96 : 24,914.52 = 13,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.96/24,914.52 = 13,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.96x = 24,914.52 × 13,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.96x = 345,691,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,691,954.74/18,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,172.13

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