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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.76, 24,902.72 and 9,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.76, 24,902.72 and 9,979.36 is: 13,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.76 : 24,902.72 = 9,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.76/24,902.72 = 9,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.76x = 24,902.72 × 9,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.76x = 248,513,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,513,207.86/18,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,771.28

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