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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.26, 24,895.35 and 10,081.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.26, 24,895.35 and 10,081.53 is: 13,913.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.26 : 24,895.35 = 10,081.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.26/24,895.35 = 10,081.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.26x = 24,895.35 × 10,081.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.26x = 250,983,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,983,217.89/18,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.16

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