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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.59, 24,897.33 and 10,083.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.59, 24,897.33 and 10,083.82 is: 13,915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.59 : 24,897.33 = 10,083.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.59/24,897.33 = 10,083.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.59x = 24,897.33 × 10,083.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.59x = 251,060,194.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,060,194.20/18,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.64

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