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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.93, 24,895.04 and 10,082.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.93, 24,895.04 and 10,082.09 is: 13,913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.93 : 24,895.04 = 10,082.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.93/24,895.04 = 10,082.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.93x = 24,895.04 × 10,082.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.93x = 250,993,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,993,858.95/18,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.24

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