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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.64, 24,918.91 and 9,991.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.64, 24,918.91 and 9,991.16 is: 13,787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.64 : 24,918.91 = 9,991.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.64/24,918.91 = 9,991.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.64x = 24,918.91 × 9,991.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.64x = 248,968,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,968,938.34/18,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.46

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