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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.58, 24,845.06 and 9,936.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.58, 24,845.06 and 9,936.97 is: 13,713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.58 : 24,845.06 = 9,936.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.58/24,845.06 = 9,936.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.58x = 24,845.06 × 9,936.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.58x = 246,884,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,884,615.87/18,002.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.85

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