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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,001.50, 24,844.95 and 13,042.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,001.50, 24,844.95 and 13,042.14 is: 18,000.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,001.50 : 24,844.95 = 13,042.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,001.50/24,844.95 = 13,042.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,001.50x = 24,844.95 × 13,042.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,001.50x = 324,031,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,031,316.19/18,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,000.24

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