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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.53, 24,848.52 and 10,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.53, 24,848.52 and 10,449.24 is: 14,421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.53 : 24,848.52 = 10,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.53/24,848.52 = 10,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.53x = 24,848.52 × 10,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.53x = 259,648,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,648,149.12/18,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,421.27

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