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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.94, 24,849.75 and 10,451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.94, 24,849.75 and 10,451.89 is: 14,421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.94 : 24,849.75 = 10,451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.94/24,849.75 = 10,451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.94x = 24,849.75 × 10,451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.94x = 259,726,853.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,726,853.53/18,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,421.31

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