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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.96, 24,894.74 and 10,082.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.96, 24,894.74 and 10,082.93 is: 13,914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.96 : 24,894.74 = 10,082.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.96/24,894.74 = 10,082.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.96x = 24,894.74 × 10,082.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.96x = 251,011,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,011,745.90/18,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.21

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