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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.78, 24,897.50 and 10,084.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.78, 24,897.50 and 10,084.34 is: 13,916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.78 : 24,897.50 = 10,084.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.78/24,897.50 = 10,084.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.78x = 24,897.50 × 10,084.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.78x = 251,074,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,074,855.15/18,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.30

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