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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.62, 24,877.24 and 9,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.62, 24,877.24 and 9,960.80 is: 13,746.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.62 : 24,877.24 = 9,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.62/24,877.24 = 9,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.62x = 24,877.24 × 9,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.62x = 247,797,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,797,062.90/18,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.17

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