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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.96, 24,897.44 and 10,084.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.96, 24,897.44 and 10,084.23 is: 13,915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.96 : 24,897.44 = 10,084.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.96/24,897.44 = 10,084.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.96x = 24,897.44 × 10,084.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.96x = 251,071,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,071,460.95/18,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.98

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