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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.49, 24,851.71 and 9,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.49, 24,851.71 and 9,942.70 is: 13,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.49 : 24,851.71 = 9,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.49/24,851.71 = 9,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.49x = 24,851.71 × 9,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.49x = 247,093,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,093,097.02/18,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.68

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