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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.39, 24,881.81 and 10,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.39, 24,881.81 and 10,475.24 is: 14,453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.39 : 24,881.81 = 10,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.39/24,881.81 = 10,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.39x = 24,881.81 × 10,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.39x = 260,642,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,642,754.60/18,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,453.34

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