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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.62, 24,968.46 and 14,132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.62, 24,968.46 and 14,132.42 is: 19,476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.62 : 24,968.46 = 14,132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.62/24,968.46 = 14,132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.62x = 24,968.46 × 14,132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.62x = 352,864,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,864,763.47/18,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,476.33

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