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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.23, 24,888.14 and 9,969.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.23, 24,888.14 and 9,969.46 is: 13,757.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.23 : 24,888.14 = 9,969.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.23/24,888.14 = 9,969.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.23x = 24,888.14 × 9,969.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.23x = 248,121,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,121,316.20/18,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.59

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