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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.44, 24,881.61 and 10,073.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.44, 24,881.61 and 10,073.49 is: 13,900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.44 : 24,881.61 = 10,073.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.44/24,881.61 = 10,073.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.44x = 24,881.61 × 10,073.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.44x = 250,644,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,644,649.52/18,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.42

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