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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.03, 24,847.83 and 10,451.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.03, 24,847.83 and 10,451.93 is: 14,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.03 : 24,847.83 = 10,451.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.03/24,847.83 = 10,451.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.03x = 24,847.83 × 10,451.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.03x = 259,707,655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,707,655.57/18,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,423.37

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