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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,065.25, 24,957.54 and 14,439.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,065.25, 24,957.54 and 14,439.15 is: 19,948.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,065.25 : 24,957.54 = 14,439.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,065.25/24,957.54 = 14,439.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,065.25x = 24,957.54 × 14,439.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,065.25x = 360,365,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,365,663.69/18,065.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.00

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