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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.49, 24,913.35 and 9,986.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.49, 24,913.35 and 9,986.94 is: 13,781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.49 : 24,913.35 = 9,986.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.49/24,913.35 = 9,986.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.49x = 24,913.35 × 9,986.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.49x = 248,808,089.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,808,089.67/18,053.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,781.72

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