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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.36, 24,847.36 and 10,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.36, 24,847.36 and 10,049.28 is: 13,866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.36 : 24,847.36 = 10,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.36/24,847.36 = 10,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.36x = 24,847.36 × 10,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.36x = 249,698,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,698,077.90/18,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.45

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