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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.99, 24,853.78 and 9,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.99, 24,853.78 and 9,944.20 is: 13,723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.99 : 24,853.78 = 9,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.99/24,853.78 = 9,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.99x = 24,853.78 × 9,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.99x = 247,150,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,150,959.08/18,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.75

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