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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.23, 24,849.95 and 10,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.23, 24,849.95 and 10,049.46 is: 13,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.23 : 24,849.95 = 10,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.23/24,849.95 = 10,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.23x = 24,849.95 × 10,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.23x = 249,728,578.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,728,578.53/18,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.24

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