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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.61, 24,901.59 and 10,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.61, 24,901.59 and 10,086.84 is: 13,919.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.61 : 24,901.59 = 10,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.61/24,901.59 = 10,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.61x = 24,901.59 × 10,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.61x = 251,178,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,178,229.57/18,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.85

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