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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.16, 24,880.80 and 10,073.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.16, 24,880.80 and 10,073.06 is: 13,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.16 : 24,880.80 = 10,073.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.16/24,880.80 = 10,073.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.16x = 24,880.80 × 10,073.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.16x = 250,625,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,625,791.25/18,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.59

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