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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.26, 24,997.05 and 14,974.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.26, 24,997.05 and 14,974.98 is: 20,653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.26 : 24,997.05 = 14,974.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.26/24,997.05 = 14,974.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.26x = 24,997.05 × 14,974.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.26x = 374,330,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,330,323.81/18,124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.55

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