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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.42, 24,898.35 and 9,976.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.42, 24,898.35 and 9,976.59 is: 13,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.42 : 24,898.35 = 9,976.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.42/24,898.35 = 9,976.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.42x = 24,898.35 × 9,976.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.42x = 248,400,629.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,400,629.63/18,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.59

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