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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.97, 24,898.46 and 10,084.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.97, 24,898.46 and 10,084.22 is: 13,916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.97 : 24,898.46 = 10,084.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.97/24,898.46 = 10,084.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.97x = 24,898.46 × 10,084.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.97x = 251,081,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,081,466.76/18,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.52

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