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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.56, 24,999.30 and 14,767.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.56, 24,999.30 and 14,767.38 is: 20,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.56 : 24,999.30 = 14,767.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.56/24,999.30 = 14,767.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.56x = 24,999.30 × 14,767.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.56x = 369,174,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,174,162.83/18,124.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,368.72

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