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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.96, 24,905.46 and 9,981.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.96, 24,905.46 and 9,981.09 is: 13,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.96 : 24,905.46 = 9,981.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.96/24,905.46 = 9,981.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.96x = 24,905.46 × 9,981.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.96x = 248,583,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,583,538.18/18,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.50

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