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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.33, 24,893.46 and 10,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.33, 24,893.46 and 10,080 is: 13,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.33 : 24,893.46 = 10,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.33/24,893.46 = 10,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.33x = 24,893.46 × 10,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.33x = 250,926,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,926,076.80/18,039.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.94

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