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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.44, 24,872.76 and 14,888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.44, 24,872.76 and 14,888.46 is: 20,503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.44 : 24,872.76 = 14,888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.44/24,872.76 = 14,888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.44x = 24,872.76 × 14,888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.44x = 370,317,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,317,092.35/18,061.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.19

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