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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.05, 24,844.23 and 9,937.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.05, 24,844.23 and 9,937.29 is: 13,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.05 : 24,844.23 = 9,937.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.05/24,844.23 = 9,937.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.05x = 24,844.23 × 9,937.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.05x = 246,884,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,884,271.75/18,002.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.23

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