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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.06, 24,849.44 and 10,451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.06, 24,849.44 and 10,451.09 is: 14,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.06 : 24,849.44 = 10,451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.06/24,849.44 = 10,451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.06x = 24,849.44 × 10,451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.06x = 259,703,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,703,557.39/18,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.52

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