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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.08, 24,889.69 and 9,968.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.08, 24,889.69 and 9,968.56 is: 13,757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.08 : 24,889.69 = 9,968.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.08/24,889.69 = 9,968.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.08x = 24,889.69 × 9,968.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.08x = 248,114,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,114,368.15/18,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.32

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