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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.61, 24,889.26 and 10,078.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.61, 24,889.26 and 10,078.17 is: 13,907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.61 : 24,889.26 = 10,078.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.61/24,889.26 = 10,078.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.61x = 24,889.26 × 10,078.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.61x = 250,838,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,838,193.45/18,035.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,907.94

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