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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.48, 24,897.41 and 9,975.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.48, 24,897.41 and 9,975.02 is: 13,765.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.48 : 24,897.41 = 9,975.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.48/24,897.41 = 9,975.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.48x = 24,897.41 × 9,975.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.48x = 248,352,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,352,025.74/18,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.61

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