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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.23, 24,898.80 and 10,084.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.23, 24,898.80 and 10,084.47 is: 13,916.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.23 : 24,898.80 = 10,084.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.23/24,898.80 = 10,084.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.23x = 24,898.80 × 10,084.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.23x = 251,091,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,091,201.64/18,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.86

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