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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.38, 24,901.24 and 10,086.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.38, 24,901.24 and 10,086.43 is: 13,919.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.38 : 24,901.24 = 10,086.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.38/24,901.24 = 10,086.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.38x = 24,901.24 × 10,086.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.38x = 251,164,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,164,614.17/18,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.27

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