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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.94, 24,844.23 and 10,447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.94, 24,844.23 and 10,447.92 is: 14,415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.94 : 24,844.23 = 10,447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.94/24,844.23 = 10,447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.94x = 24,844.23 × 10,447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.94x = 259,570,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,570,527.50/18,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,415.83

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