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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.50, 24,848.88 and 10,048.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.50, 24,848.88 and 10,048.25 is: 13,866.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.50 : 24,848.88 = 10,048.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.50/24,848.88 = 10,048.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.50x = 24,848.88 × 10,048.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.50x = 249,687,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,687,758.46/18,006.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.53

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