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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.74, 24,850.64 and 10,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.74, 24,850.64 and 10,049.96 is: 13,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.74 : 24,850.64 = 10,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.74/24,850.64 = 10,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.74x = 24,850.64 × 10,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.74x = 249,747,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,747,763.47/18,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.91

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