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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.09, 24,967.98 and 14,917.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.09, 24,967.98 and 14,917.41 is: 20,578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.09 : 24,967.98 = 14,917.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.09/24,967.98 = 14,917.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.09x = 24,967.98 × 14,917.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.09x = 372,457,594.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,457,594.53/18,099.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.80

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