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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.41, 24,884.51 and 10,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.41, 24,884.51 and 10,073.66 is: 13,902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.41 : 24,884.51 = 10,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.41/24,884.51 = 10,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.41x = 24,884.51 × 10,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.41x = 250,677,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,677,918.22/18,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.29

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