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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,043.62, 24,901.36 and 10,085.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,043.62, 24,901.36 and 10,085.88 is: 13,919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,043.62 : 24,901.36 = 10,085.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,043.62/24,901.36 = 10,085.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,043.62x = 24,901.36 × 10,085.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,043.62x = 251,152,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,152,128.80/18,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.17

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