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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.31, 24,849.38 and 10,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.31, 24,849.38 and 10,049.33 is: 13,867.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.31 : 24,849.38 = 10,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.31/24,849.38 = 10,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.31x = 24,849.38 × 10,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.31x = 249,719,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,719,707.16/18,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.68

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