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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.66, 24,881.49 and 10,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.66, 24,881.49 and 10,073.62 is: 13,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.66 : 24,881.49 = 10,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.66/24,881.49 = 10,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.66x = 24,881.49 × 10,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.66x = 250,646,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,646,675.29/18,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.37

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