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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.63, 24,898.05 and 10,086.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.63, 24,898.05 and 10,086.21 is: 13,919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.63 : 24,898.05 = 10,086.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.63/24,898.05 = 10,086.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.63x = 24,898.05 × 10,086.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.63x = 251,126,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,126,960.89/18,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.31

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