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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.96, 24,848.52 and 10,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.96, 24,848.52 and 10,049.76 is: 13,868.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.96 : 24,848.52 = 10,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.96/24,848.52 = 10,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.96x = 24,848.52 × 10,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.96x = 249,721,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,721,662.36/18,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.06

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