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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.73, 24,897.30 and 10,084.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.73, 24,897.30 and 10,084.68 is: 13,915.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.73 : 24,897.30 = 10,084.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.73/24,897.30 = 10,084.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.73x = 24,897.30 × 10,084.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.73x = 251,081,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,081,303.36/18,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.93

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