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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.29, 24,893.94 and 10,083.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.29, 24,893.94 and 10,083.58 is: 13,913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.29 : 24,893.94 = 10,083.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.29/24,893.94 = 10,083.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.29x = 24,893.94 × 10,083.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.29x = 251,020,035.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,020,035.51/18,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.64

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