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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,123.60, 24,942.60 and 14,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,123.60, 24,942.60 and 14,955.60 is: 20,582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,123.60 : 24,942.60 = 14,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,123.60/24,942.60 = 14,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,123.60x = 24,942.60 × 14,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,123.60x = 373,031,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,031,548.56/18,123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,582.64

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