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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.25, 24,896.93 and 9,974.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.25, 24,896.93 and 9,974.91 is: 13,765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.25 : 24,896.93 = 9,974.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.25/24,896.93 = 9,974.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.25x = 24,896.93 × 9,974.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.25x = 248,344,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,344,586.15/18,041.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.38

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