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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.05, 24,845.86 and 10,046.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.05, 24,845.86 and 10,046.73 is: 13,863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.05 : 24,845.86 = 10,046.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.05/24,845.86 = 10,046.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.05x = 24,845.86 × 10,046.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.05x = 249,619,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,619,647.04/18,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.10

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