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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.78, 24,948.09 and 14,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.78, 24,948.09 and 14,898.90 is: 20,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.78 : 24,948.09 = 14,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.78/24,948.09 = 14,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.78x = 24,948.09 × 14,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.78x = 371,699,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,699,098.10/18,096.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.52

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