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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.08, 24,882.93 and 10,073.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.08, 24,882.93 and 10,073.58 is: 13,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.08 : 24,882.93 = 10,073.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.08/24,882.93 = 10,073.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.08x = 24,882.93 × 10,073.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.08x = 250,660,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,660,185.99/18,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.56

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