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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,105.48, 24,968.04 and 14,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,105.48, 24,968.04 and 14,125.14 is: 19,479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,105.48 : 24,968.04 = 14,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,105.48/24,968.04 = 14,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,105.48x = 24,968.04 × 14,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,105.48x = 352,677,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,677,060.53/18,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.02

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