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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.56, 24,882.12 and 10,073.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.56, 24,882.12 and 10,073.31 is: 13,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.56 : 24,882.12 = 10,073.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.56/24,882.12 = 10,073.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.56x = 24,882.12 × 10,073.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.56x = 250,645,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,645,308.22/18,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.37

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