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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.62, 24,881.38 and 9,963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.62, 24,881.38 and 9,963.80 is: 13,750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.62 : 24,881.38 = 9,963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.62/24,881.38 = 9,963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.62x = 24,881.38 × 9,963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.62x = 247,913,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,913,094.04/18,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.32

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