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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009, 24,852.33 and 10,050.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009, 24,852.33 and 10,050.75 is: 13,869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009 : 24,852.33 = 10,050.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009/24,852.33 = 10,050.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009x = 24,852.33 × 10,050.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009x = 249,784,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,784,555.75/18,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.98

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