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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.08, 24,886.98 and 10,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.08, 24,886.98 and 10,076.28 is: 13,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.08 : 24,886.98 = 10,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.08/24,886.98 = 10,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.08x = 24,886.98 × 10,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.08x = 250,768,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,768,178.83/18,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.24

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