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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.39, 24,901.80 and 10,086.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.39, 24,901.80 and 10,086.95 is: 13,920.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.39 : 24,901.80 = 10,086.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.39/24,901.80 = 10,086.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.39x = 24,901.80 × 10,086.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.39x = 251,183,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,183,180.97/18,044.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.29

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