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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.51, 24,855.87 and 9,945.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.51, 24,855.87 and 9,945.70 is: 13,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.51 : 24,855.87 = 9,945.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.51/24,855.87 = 9,945.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.51x = 24,855.87 × 9,945.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.51x = 247,209,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,209,020.03/18,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.82

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