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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.06, 24,897.61 and 10,085.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.06, 24,897.61 and 10,085.03 is: 13,917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.06 : 24,897.61 = 10,085.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.06/24,897.61 = 10,085.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.06x = 24,897.61 × 10,085.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.06x = 251,093,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,093,143.78/18,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.10

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