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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.94, 24,883.68 and 10,074.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.94, 24,883.68 and 10,074.99 is: 13,902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.94 : 24,883.68 = 10,074.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.94/24,883.68 = 10,074.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.94x = 24,883.68 × 10,074.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.94x = 250,702,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,702,827.16/18,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.49

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