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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.53, 24,851.28 and 10,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.53, 24,851.28 and 10,451.24 is: 14,424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.53 : 24,851.28 = 10,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.53/24,851.28 = 10,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.53x = 24,851.28 × 10,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.53x = 259,726,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,726,691.59/18,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,424.03

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