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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.17, 24,883.90 and 9,855.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.17, 24,883.90 and 9,855.45 is: 13,600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.17 : 24,883.90 = 9,855.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.17/24,883.90 = 9,855.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.17x = 24,883.90 × 9,855.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.17x = 245,242,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,242,032.26/18,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.25

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