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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,037.79, 24,892.31 and 10,484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,037.79, 24,892.31 and 10,484.44 is: 14,468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,037.79 : 24,892.31 = 10,484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,037.79/24,892.31 = 10,484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,037.79x = 24,892.31 × 10,484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,037.79x = 260,981,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,981,894.64/18,037.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.62

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