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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.98, 24,899.10 and 10,084.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.98, 24,899.10 and 10,084.54 is: 13,917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.98 : 24,899.10 = 10,084.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.98/24,899.10 = 10,084.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.98x = 24,899.10 × 10,084.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.98x = 251,095,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,095,969.91/18,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.32

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