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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.34, 24,844.90 and 9,937.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.34, 24,844.90 and 9,937.38 is: 13,713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.34 : 24,844.90 = 9,937.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.34/24,844.90 = 9,937.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.34x = 24,844.90 × 9,937.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.34x = 246,893,212.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,893,212.36/18,003.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.74

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