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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.83, 24,882.41 and 10,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.83, 24,882.41 and 10,475.66 is: 14,453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.83 : 24,882.41 = 10,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.83/24,882.41 = 10,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.83x = 24,882.41 × 10,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.83x = 260,659,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,659,676.97/18,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,453.93

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