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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.61, 24,899.97 and 10,085.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.61, 24,899.97 and 10,085.17 is: 13,918.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.61 : 24,899.97 = 10,085.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.61/24,899.97 = 10,085.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.61x = 24,899.97 × 10,085.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.61x = 251,120,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,120,255.52/18,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.18

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