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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.62, 24,908.85 and 14,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.62, 24,908.85 and 14,447.52 is: 19,941.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.62 : 24,908.85 = 14,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.62/24,908.85 = 14,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.62x = 24,908.85 × 14,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.62x = 359,871,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,871,108.55/18,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.19

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