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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,078.66, 24,930.99 and 14,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,078.66, 24,930.99 and 14,098.32 is: 19,441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,078.66 : 24,930.99 = 14,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,078.66/24,930.99 = 14,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,078.66x = 24,930.99 × 14,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,078.66x = 351,485,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,485,074.94/18,078.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.99

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