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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.60, 24,844.98 and 9,937.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.60, 24,844.98 and 9,937.74 is: 13,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.60 : 24,844.98 = 9,937.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.60/24,844.98 = 9,937.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.60x = 24,844.98 × 9,937.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.60x = 246,902,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,902,951.55/18,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.09

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