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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.93, 24,897.78 and 10,084.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.93, 24,897.78 and 10,084.10 is: 13,916.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.93 : 24,897.78 = 10,084.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.93/24,897.78 = 10,084.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.93x = 24,897.78 × 10,084.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.93x = 251,071,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,071,703.30/18,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.01

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