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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.34, 24,880.14 and 9,963.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.34, 24,880.14 and 9,963.42 is: 13,749.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.34 : 24,880.14 = 9,963.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.34/24,880.14 = 9,963.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.34x = 24,880.14 × 9,963.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.34x = 247,891,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,891,284.48/18,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.33

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