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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.67, 24,970.69 and 14,325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.67, 24,970.69 and 14,325.03 is: 19,777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.67 : 24,970.69 = 14,325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.67/24,970.69 = 14,325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.67x = 24,970.69 × 14,325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.67x = 357,705,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,705,847.56/18,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.32

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