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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.76, 24,897.62 and 10,589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.76, 24,897.62 and 10,589.76 is: 14,613.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.76 : 24,897.62 = 10,589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.76/24,897.62 = 10,589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.76x = 24,897.62 × 10,589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.76x = 263,659,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,659,820.37/18,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,613.86

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