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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.77, 24,851.97 and 10,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.77, 24,851.97 and 10,051.56 is: 13,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.77 : 24,851.97 = 10,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.77/24,851.97 = 10,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.77x = 24,851.97 × 10,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.77x = 249,801,067.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,801,067.57/18,007.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.85

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