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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,136.48, 24,987.17 and 14,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,136.48, 24,987.17 and 14,034.18 is: 19,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,136.48 : 24,987.17 = 14,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,136.48/24,987.17 = 14,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,136.48x = 24,987.17 × 14,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,136.48x = 350,674,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,674,441.47/18,136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,335.31

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