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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.17, 24,896.62 and 9,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.17, 24,896.62 and 9,975.34 is: 13,765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.17 : 24,896.62 = 9,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.17/24,896.62 = 9,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.17x = 24,896.62 × 9,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.17x = 248,352,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,352,249.35/18,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.86

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