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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.10, 24,898.89 and 10,084.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.10, 24,898.89 and 10,084.30 is: 13,916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.10 : 24,898.89 = 10,084.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.10/24,898.89 = 10,084.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.10x = 24,898.89 × 10,084.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.10x = 251,087,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,087,876.43/18,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.78

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