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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.69, 24,887.47 and 10,077.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.69, 24,887.47 and 10,077.74 is: 13,906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.69 : 24,887.47 = 10,077.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.69/24,887.47 = 10,077.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.69x = 24,887.47 × 10,077.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.69x = 250,809,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,809,451.92/18,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.29

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