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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.53, 24,890.96 and 10,079.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.53, 24,890.96 and 10,079.09 is: 13,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.53 : 24,890.96 = 10,079.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.53/24,890.96 = 10,079.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.53x = 24,890.96 × 10,079.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.53x = 250,878,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,878,226.03/18,036.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.45

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