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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.48, 24,886.71 and 10,076.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.48, 24,886.71 and 10,076.58 is: 13,905.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.48 : 24,886.71 = 10,076.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.48/24,886.71 = 10,076.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.48x = 24,886.71 × 10,076.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.48x = 250,772,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,772,924.25/18,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.96

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