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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.94, 24,886.44 and 10,076.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.94, 24,886.44 and 10,076.99 is: 13,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.94 : 24,886.44 = 10,076.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.94/24,886.44 = 10,076.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.94x = 24,886.44 × 10,076.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.94x = 250,780,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,780,407.02/18,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.25

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