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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.13, 24,951.86 and 14,435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.13, 24,951.86 and 14,435.03 is: 19,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.13 : 24,951.86 = 14,435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.13/24,951.86 = 14,435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.13x = 24,951.86 × 14,435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.13x = 360,180,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,180,650.72/18,061.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.32

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