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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.70, 24,897.64 and 10,083.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.70, 24,897.64 and 10,083.75 is: 13,915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.70 : 24,897.64 = 10,083.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.70/24,897.64 = 10,083.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.70x = 24,897.64 × 10,083.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.70x = 251,061,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,061,577.35/18,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.63

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