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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.53, 24,867.54 and 9,953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.53, 24,867.54 and 9,953.64 is: 13,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.53 : 24,867.54 = 9,953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.53/24,867.54 = 9,953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.53x = 24,867.54 × 9,953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.53x = 247,522,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,522,540.85/18,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.35

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