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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.76, 24,887.73 and 10,076.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.76, 24,887.73 and 10,076.88 is: 13,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.76 : 24,887.73 = 10,076.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.76/24,887.73 = 10,076.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.76x = 24,887.73 × 10,076.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.76x = 250,790,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,790,668.68/18,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.19

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