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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,043.64, 24,899.21 and 9,976.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,043.64, 24,899.21 and 9,976.82 is: 13,767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,043.64 : 24,899.21 = 9,976.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,043.64/24,899.21 = 9,976.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,043.64x = 24,899.21 × 9,976.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,043.64x = 248,414,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,414,886.43/18,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.45

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