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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.67, 24,853.38 and 10,051.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.67, 24,853.38 and 10,051.89 is: 13,871.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.67 : 24,853.38 = 10,051.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.67/24,853.38 = 10,051.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.67x = 24,853.38 × 10,051.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.67x = 249,823,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,823,497.39/18,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.63

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