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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.76, 24,886.35 and 10,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.76, 24,886.35 and 10,075.88 is: 13,903.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.76 : 24,886.35 = 10,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.76/24,886.35 = 10,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.76x = 24,886.35 × 10,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.76x = 250,751,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,751,876.24/18,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.81

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