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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.37, 24,844.81 and 10,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.37, 24,844.81 and 10,448.32 is: 14,416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.37 : 24,844.81 = 10,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.37/24,844.81 = 10,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.37x = 24,844.81 × 10,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.37x = 259,586,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,586,525.22/18,006.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,416.37

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