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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.40, 24,903.72 and 13,798.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.40, 24,903.72 and 13,798.80 is: 19,056.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.40 : 24,903.72 = 13,798.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.40/24,903.72 = 13,798.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.40x = 24,903.72 × 13,798.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.40x = 343,641,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,641,451.54/18,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,056.89

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