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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,067.76, 24,961 and 14,441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,067.76, 24,961 and 14,441.66 is: 19,951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,067.76 : 24,961 = 14,441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,067.76/24,961 = 14,441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,067.76x = 24,961 × 14,441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,067.76x = 360,478,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,478,275.26/18,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,951.46

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