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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.38, 24,957.63 and 14,561.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.38, 24,957.63 and 14,561.34 is: 20,064.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.38 : 24,957.63 = 14,561.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.38/24,957.63 = 14,561.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.38x = 24,957.63 × 14,561.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.38x = 363,416,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,416,536.02/18,112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,064.54

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