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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,065.76, 24,958.24 and 14,439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,065.76, 24,958.24 and 14,439.66 is: 19,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,065.76 : 24,958.24 = 14,439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,065.76/24,958.24 = 14,439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,065.76x = 24,958.24 × 14,439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,065.76x = 360,388,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,388,499.80/18,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.70

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