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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.11, 24,849.59 and 10,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.11, 24,849.59 and 10,049.40 is: 13,868.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.11 : 24,849.59 = 10,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.11/24,849.59 = 10,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.11x = 24,849.59 × 10,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.11x = 249,723,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,723,419.50/18,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.05

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