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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.79, 24,893.25 and 10,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.79, 24,893.25 and 10,083.08 is: 13,912.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.79 : 24,893.25 = 10,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.79/24,893.25 = 10,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.79x = 24,893.25 × 10,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.79x = 251,000,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,000,631.21/18,040.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.95

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