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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.27, 24,896.88 and 10,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.27, 24,896.88 and 10,083.49 is: 13,915.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.27 : 24,896.88 = 10,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.27/24,896.88 = 10,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.27x = 24,896.88 × 10,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.27x = 251,047,316.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,047,316.03/18,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.17

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