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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,081.64, 24,966.66 and 14,561.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,081.64, 24,966.66 and 14,561.38 is: 20,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,081.64 : 24,966.66 = 14,561.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,081.64/24,966.66 = 14,561.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,081.64x = 24,966.66 × 14,561.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,081.64x = 363,549,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,549,023.59/18,081.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,105.98

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