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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.02, 24,852.44 and 9,943.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.02, 24,852.44 and 9,943.22 is: 13,722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.02 : 24,852.44 = 9,943.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.02/24,852.44 = 9,943.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.02x = 24,852.44 × 9,943.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.02x = 247,113,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,113,309.52/18,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.40

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