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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.34, 24,845.91 and 9,937.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.34, 24,845.91 and 9,937.94 is: 13,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.34 : 24,845.91 = 9,937.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.34/24,845.91 = 9,937.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.34x = 24,845.91 × 9,937.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.34x = 246,917,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,917,038.60/18,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.31

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