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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.60, 24,897.95 and 10,083.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.60, 24,897.95 and 10,083.85 is: 13,916.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.60 : 24,897.95 = 10,083.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.60/24,897.95 = 10,083.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.60x = 24,897.95 × 10,083.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.60x = 251,067,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,067,080.44/18,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.01

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