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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.99, 24,885.06 and 10,075.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.99, 24,885.06 and 10,075.27 is: 13,903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.99 : 24,885.06 = 10,075.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.99/24,885.06 = 10,075.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.99x = 24,885.06 × 10,075.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.99x = 250,723,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,723,698.47/18,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.61

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