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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.53, 24,887.20 and 10,076.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.53, 24,887.20 and 10,076.82 is: 13,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.53 : 24,887.20 = 10,076.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.53/24,887.20 = 10,076.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.53x = 24,887.20 × 10,076.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.53x = 250,783,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,783,834.70/18,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.76

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