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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,037.71, 24,884.98 and 10,482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,037.71, 24,884.98 and 10,482.70 is: 14,462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,037.71 : 24,884.98 = 10,482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,037.71/24,884.98 = 10,482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,037.71x = 24,884.98 × 10,482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,037.71x = 260,861,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,861,779.85/18,037.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,462.02

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