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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.73, 24,882.34 and 9,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.73, 24,882.34 and 9,964.16 is: 13,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.73 : 24,882.34 = 9,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.73/24,882.34 = 9,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.73x = 24,882.34 × 9,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.73x = 247,931,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,931,616.93/18,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.50

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