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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.87, 24,877.58 and 9,961.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.87, 24,877.58 and 9,961.05 is: 13,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.87 : 24,877.58 = 9,961.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.87/24,877.58 = 9,961.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.87x = 24,877.58 × 9,961.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.87x = 247,806,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,806,718.77/18,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.52

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