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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.49, 24,896.78 and 10,083.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.49, 24,896.78 and 10,083.78 is: 13,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.49 : 24,896.78 = 10,083.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.49/24,896.78 = 10,083.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.49x = 24,896.78 × 10,083.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.49x = 251,053,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,053,601.81/18,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.35

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