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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.16, 24,883.86 and 10,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.16, 24,883.86 and 10,075.72 is: 13,903.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.16 : 24,883.86 = 10,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.16/24,883.86 = 10,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.16x = 24,883.86 × 10,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.16x = 250,722,805.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,722,805.88/18,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.43

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