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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.67, 24,844.32 and 10,449.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.67, 24,844.32 and 10,449.41 is: 14,419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.67 : 24,844.32 = 10,449.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.67/24,844.32 = 10,449.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.67x = 24,844.32 × 10,449.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.67x = 259,608,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,608,361.63/18,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.75

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