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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.27, 24,847.63 and 10,453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.27, 24,847.63 and 10,453.51 is: 14,424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.27 : 24,847.63 = 10,453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.27/24,847.63 = 10,453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.27x = 24,847.63 × 10,453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.27x = 259,744,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,744,953.61/18,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,424.45

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