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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.88, 24,895.32 and 10,084.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.88, 24,895.32 and 10,084.44 is: 13,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.88 : 24,895.32 = 10,084.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.88/24,895.32 = 10,084.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.88x = 24,895.32 × 10,084.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.88x = 251,055,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,055,360.82/18,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.14

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