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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.98, 24,890.57 and 10,079.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.98, 24,890.57 and 10,079.27 is: 13,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.98 : 24,890.57 = 10,079.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.98/24,890.57 = 10,079.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.98x = 24,890.57 × 10,079.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.98x = 250,878,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,878,928.48/18,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.14

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