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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.39, 24,884.48 and 10,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.39, 24,884.48 and 10,073.66 is: 13,902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.39 : 24,884.48 = 10,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.39/24,884.48 = 10,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.39x = 24,884.48 × 10,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.39x = 250,677,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,677,691.56/18,031.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.30

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