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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,075.65, 24,926.87 and 14,095.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,075.65, 24,926.87 and 14,095.31 is: 19,437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,075.65 : 24,926.87 = 14,095.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,075.65/24,926.87 = 14,095.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,075.65x = 24,926.87 × 14,095.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,075.65x = 351,351,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,351,764.87/18,075.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,437.85

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