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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.53, 24,885.82 and 10,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.53, 24,885.82 and 10,075.82 is: 13,904.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.53 : 24,885.82 = 10,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.53/24,885.82 = 10,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.53x = 24,885.82 × 10,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.53x = 250,744,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,744,955.47/18,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.37

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