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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.53, 24,895.47 and 10,082.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.53, 24,895.47 and 10,082.82 is: 13,914.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.53 : 24,895.47 = 10,082.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.53/24,895.47 = 10,082.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.53x = 24,895.47 × 10,082.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.53x = 251,016,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,016,542.83/18,040.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.03

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