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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.06, 24,893.82 and 10,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.06, 24,893.82 and 10,081.28 is: 13,912.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.06 : 24,893.82 = 10,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.06/24,893.82 = 10,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.06x = 24,893.82 × 10,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.06x = 250,961,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,961,445.22/18,039.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.11

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