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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.52, 24,887.49 and 10,484.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.52, 24,887.49 and 10,484.51 is: 14,464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.52 : 24,887.49 = 10,484.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.52/24,887.49 = 10,484.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.52x = 24,887.49 × 10,484.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.52x = 260,932,974.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,932,974.03/18,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.52

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