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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.59, 24,984.96 and 14,747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.59, 24,984.96 and 14,747.42 is: 20,360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.59 : 24,984.96 = 14,747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.59/24,984.96 = 14,747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.59x = 24,984.96 × 14,747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.59x = 368,463,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,463,565.42/18,096.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.94

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