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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.46, 24,895.04 and 9,974.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.46, 24,895.04 and 9,974.02 is: 13,762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.46 : 24,895.04 = 9,974.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.46/24,895.04 = 9,974.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.46x = 24,895.04 × 9,974.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.46x = 248,303,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,303,626.86/18,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,762.95

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