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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.95, 24,973.84 and 14,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.95, 24,973.84 and 14,283.33 is: 19,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.95 : 24,973.84 = 14,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.95/24,973.84 = 14,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.95x = 24,973.84 × 14,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.95x = 356,709,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,709,598.09/18,117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.19

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