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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.62, 24,850.47 and 10,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.62, 24,850.47 and 10,049.76 is: 13,868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.62 : 24,850.47 = 10,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.62/24,850.47 = 10,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.62x = 24,850.47 × 10,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.62x = 249,741,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,741,259.39/18,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.64

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