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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.14, 24,908.17 and 9,983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.14, 24,908.17 and 9,983.34 is: 13,776.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.14 : 24,908.17 = 9,983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.14/24,908.17 = 9,983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.14x = 24,908.17 × 9,983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.14x = 248,666,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,666,729.89/18,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.44

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