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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.96, 24,918.66 and 13,878.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.96, 24,918.66 and 13,878.12 is: 19,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.96 : 24,918.66 = 13,878.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.96/24,918.66 = 13,878.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.96x = 24,918.66 × 13,878.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.96x = 345,824,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,824,153.72/18,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,176.27

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