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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.62, 24,890.06 and 10,078.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.62, 24,890.06 and 10,078.91 is: 13,908.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.62 : 24,890.06 = 10,078.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.62/24,890.06 = 10,078.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.62x = 24,890.06 × 10,078.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.62x = 250,864,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,864,762.06/18,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.63

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