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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,077.78, 24,926.09 and 14,489.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,077.78, 24,926.09 and 14,489.87 is: 19,978.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,077.78 : 24,926.09 = 14,489.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,077.78/24,926.09 = 14,489.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,077.78x = 24,926.09 × 14,489.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,077.78x = 361,175,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,175,606.63/18,077.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.99

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