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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.57, 24,896.06 and 9,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.57, 24,896.06 and 9,973.92 is: 13,764.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.57 : 24,896.06 = 9,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.57/24,896.06 = 9,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.57x = 24,896.06 × 9,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.57x = 248,311,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,311,310.76/18,039.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.81

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