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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.54, 24,997.21 and 9,937.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.54, 24,997.21 and 9,937.69 is: 13,713.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.54 : 24,997.21 = 9,937.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.54/24,997.21 = 9,937.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.54x = 24,997.21 × 9,937.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.54x = 248,414,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,414,436.51/18,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.54

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