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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.79, 24,851.71 and 10,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.79, 24,851.71 and 10,049.94 is: 13,869.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.79 : 24,851.71 = 10,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.79/24,851.71 = 10,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.79x = 24,851.71 × 10,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.79x = 249,758,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,758,206.96/18,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.46

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