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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.76, 24,937.27 and 14,691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.76, 24,937.27 and 14,691.17 is: 20,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.76 : 24,937.27 = 14,691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.76/24,937.27 = 14,691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.76x = 24,937.27 × 14,691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.76x = 366,357,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,357,698.52/18,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.10

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