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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.11, 24,904.84 and 9,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.11, 24,904.84 and 9,981.12 is: 13,773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.11 : 24,904.84 = 9,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.11/24,904.84 = 9,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.11x = 24,904.84 × 9,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.11x = 248,578,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,578,196.62/18,047.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.85

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