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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.62, 24,902.74 and 10,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.62, 24,902.74 and 10,086.88 is: 13,920.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.62 : 24,902.74 = 10,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.62/24,902.74 = 10,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.62x = 24,902.74 × 10,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.62x = 251,190,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,190,950.05/18,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.55

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