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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.65, 24,850.86 and 10,050.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.65, 24,850.86 and 10,050.86 is: 13,868.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.65 : 24,850.86 = 10,050.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.65/24,850.86 = 10,050.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.65x = 24,850.86 × 10,050.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.65x = 249,772,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,772,514.74/18,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.82

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