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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.13, 24,903.83 and 9,979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.13, 24,903.83 and 9,979.68 is: 13,772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.13 : 24,903.83 = 9,979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.13/24,903.83 = 9,979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.13x = 24,903.83 × 9,979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.13x = 248,532,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,532,254.17/18,046.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.05

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