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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017.03, 24,864.33 and 9,951.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017.03, 24,864.33 and 9,951.81 is: 13,733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017.03 : 24,864.33 = 9,951.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017.03/24,864.33 = 9,951.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017.03x = 24,864.33 × 9,951.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017.03x = 247,444,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,444,963.62/18,017.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.95

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