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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.26, 24,901.07 and 10,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.26, 24,901.07 and 10,592.26 is: 14,617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.26 : 24,901.07 = 10,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.26/24,901.07 = 10,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.26x = 24,901.07 × 10,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.26x = 263,758,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,758,607.72/18,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,617.31

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