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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.08, 24,888.36 and 10,077.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.08, 24,888.36 and 10,077.28 is: 13,906.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.08 : 24,888.36 = 10,077.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.08/24,888.36 = 10,077.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.08x = 24,888.36 × 10,077.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.08x = 250,806,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,806,972.46/18,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.62

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