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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.42, 24,867.25 and 14,884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.42, 24,867.25 and 14,884.44 is: 20,497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.42 : 24,867.25 = 14,884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.42/24,867.25 = 14,884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.42x = 24,867.25 × 14,884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.42x = 370,135,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,135,090.59/18,057.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.67

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