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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.92, 24,852.89 and 10,051.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.92, 24,852.89 and 10,051.97 is: 13,871.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.92 : 24,852.89 = 10,051.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.92/24,852.89 = 10,051.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.92x = 24,852.89 × 10,051.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.92x = 249,820,405.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,820,405.56/18,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.26

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