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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.67, 24,894.54 and 10,082.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.67, 24,894.54 and 10,082.61 is: 13,912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.67 : 24,894.54 = 10,082.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.67/24,894.54 = 10,082.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.67x = 24,894.54 × 10,082.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.67x = 251,001,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,001,937.95/18,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.35

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