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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.30, 24,911.14 and 9,985.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.30, 24,911.14 and 9,985.47 is: 13,779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.30 : 24,911.14 = 9,985.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.30/24,911.14 = 9,985.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.30x = 24,911.14 × 9,985.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.30x = 248,749,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,749,441.14/18,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.38

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