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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.40, 24,956.26 and 14,560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.40, 24,956.26 and 14,560.36 is: 20,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.40 : 24,956.26 = 14,560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.40/24,956.26 = 14,560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.40x = 24,956.26 × 14,560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.40x = 363,372,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,372,129.85/18,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.17

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