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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.64, 24,900.58 and 9,977.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.64, 24,900.58 and 9,977.82 is: 13,768.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.64 : 24,900.58 = 9,977.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.64/24,900.58 = 9,977.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.64x = 24,900.58 × 9,977.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.64x = 248,453,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,453,505.14/18,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.83

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