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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.42, 24,852.06 and 13,790.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.42, 24,852.06 and 13,790.29 is: 19,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.42 : 24,852.06 = 13,790.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.42/24,852.06 = 13,790.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.42x = 24,852.06 × 13,790.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.42x = 342,717,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,717,114.50/18,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.50

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