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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,135.48, 24,985.79 and 14,033.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,135.48, 24,985.79 and 14,033.18 is: 19,333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,135.48 : 24,985.79 = 14,033.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,135.48/24,985.79 = 14,033.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,135.48x = 24,985.79 × 14,033.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,135.48x = 350,629,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,629,997.98/18,135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.93

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