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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.29, 24,889.92 and 9,969.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.29, 24,889.92 and 9,969.90 is: 13,758.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.29 : 24,889.92 = 9,969.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.29/24,889.92 = 9,969.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.29x = 24,889.92 × 9,969.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.29x = 248,150,013.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,150,013.41/18,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.38

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