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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.36, 24,897.20 and 10,083.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.36, 24,897.20 and 10,083.92 is: 13,915.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.36 : 24,897.20 = 10,083.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.36/24,897.20 = 10,083.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.36x = 24,897.20 × 10,083.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.36x = 251,061,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,061,198.12/18,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.87

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