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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.42, 24,865.88 and 14,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.42, 24,865.88 and 14,883.44 is: 20,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.42 : 24,865.88 = 14,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.42/24,865.88 = 14,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.42x = 24,865.88 × 14,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.42x = 370,089,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,089,820.77/18,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.31

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