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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,077.40, 24,929.28 and 14,097.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,077.40, 24,929.28 and 14,097.06 is: 19,440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,077.40 : 24,929.28 = 14,097.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,077.40/24,929.28 = 14,097.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,077.40x = 24,929.28 × 14,097.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,077.40x = 351,429,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,429,431.27/18,077.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.27

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