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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.49, 24,898.53 and 10,084.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.49, 24,898.53 and 10,084.69 is: 13,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.49 : 24,898.53 = 10,084.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.49/24,898.53 = 10,084.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.49x = 24,898.53 × 10,084.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.49x = 251,093,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,093,956.51/18,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.81

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