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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.96, 24,897.49 and 10,084.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.96, 24,897.49 and 10,084.93 is: 13,916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.96 : 24,897.49 = 10,084.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.96/24,897.49 = 10,084.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.96x = 24,897.49 × 10,084.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.96x = 251,089,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,089,443.83/18,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.97

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