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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,079.40, 24,932.04 and 14,099.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,079.40, 24,932.04 and 14,099.06 is: 19,443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,079.40 : 24,932.04 = 14,099.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,079.40/24,932.04 = 14,099.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,079.40x = 24,932.04 × 14,099.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,079.40x = 351,518,203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,518,203.22/18,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.03

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