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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.08, 24,898.16 and 10,084.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.08, 24,898.16 and 10,084.13 is: 13,916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.08 : 24,898.16 = 10,084.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.08/24,898.16 = 10,084.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.08x = 24,898.16 × 10,084.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.08x = 251,076,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,076,344.45/18,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.15

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