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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.64, 24,908.86 and 9,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.64, 24,908.86 and 9,983.84 is: 13,777.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.64 : 24,908.86 = 9,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.64/24,908.86 = 9,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.64x = 24,908.86 × 9,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.64x = 248,686,072.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,686,072.82/18,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,777.13

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