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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.59, 24,904.45 and 9,981.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.59, 24,904.45 and 9,981.42 is: 13,774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.59 : 24,904.45 = 9,981.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.59/24,904.45 = 9,981.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.59x = 24,904.45 × 9,981.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.59x = 248,581,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,581,812.63/18,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.45

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