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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,078.28, 24,926.78 and 14,490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,078.28, 24,926.78 and 14,490.37 is: 19,979.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,078.28 : 24,926.78 = 14,490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,078.28/24,926.78 = 14,490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,078.28x = 24,926.78 × 14,490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,078.28x = 361,198,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,198,068.02/18,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.68

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