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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.87, 24,845.13 and 9,937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.87, 24,845.13 and 9,937.59 is: 13,713.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.87 : 24,845.13 = 9,937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.87/24,845.13 = 9,937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.87x = 24,845.13 × 9,937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.87x = 246,900,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,900,541.52/18,003.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.75

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