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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.73, 24,851.55 and 10,049.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.73, 24,851.55 and 10,049.79 is: 13,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.73 : 24,851.55 = 10,049.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.73/24,851.55 = 10,049.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.73x = 24,851.55 × 10,049.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.73x = 249,752,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,752,858.67/18,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.20

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