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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.43, 24,846.13 and 10,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.43, 24,846.13 and 10,835.42 is: 14,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.43 : 24,846.13 = 10,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.43/24,846.13 = 10,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.43x = 24,846.13 × 10,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.43x = 269,218,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,218,199.75/18,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.40

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