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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.49, 24,901.29 and 10,086.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.49, 24,901.29 and 10,086.69 is: 13,919.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.49 : 24,901.29 = 10,086.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.49/24,901.29 = 10,086.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.49x = 24,901.29 × 10,086.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.49x = 251,171,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,171,592.83/18,044.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.57

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