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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.61, 24,886.50 and 10,076.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.61, 24,886.50 and 10,076.17 is: 13,905.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.61 : 24,886.50 = 10,076.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.61/24,886.50 = 10,076.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.61x = 24,886.50 × 10,076.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.61x = 250,760,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,760,480.27/18,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.18

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