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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.76, 24,883.59 and 10,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.76, 24,883.59 and 10,073.88 is: 13,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.76 : 24,883.59 = 10,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.76/24,883.59 = 10,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.76x = 24,883.59 × 10,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.76x = 250,674,299.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,674,299.63/18,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.05

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