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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.96, 24,896.06 and 10,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.96, 24,896.06 and 10,083.24 is: 13,914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.96 : 24,896.06 = 10,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.96/24,896.06 = 10,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.96x = 24,896.06 × 10,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.96x = 251,032,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,032,823.55/18,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.61

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