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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.54, 24,884.44 and 10,074.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.54, 24,884.44 and 10,074.81 is: 13,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.54 : 24,884.44 = 10,074.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.54/24,884.44 = 10,074.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.54x = 24,884.44 × 10,074.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.54x = 250,705,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,705,979.77/18,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.98

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