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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.59, 24,895.95 and 10,082.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.59, 24,895.95 and 10,082.81 is: 13,914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.59 : 24,895.95 = 10,082.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.59/24,895.95 = 10,082.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.59x = 24,895.95 × 10,082.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.59x = 251,021,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,021,133.62/18,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.24

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