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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.66, 24,901.18 and 10,087.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.66, 24,901.18 and 10,087.63 is: 13,920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.66 : 24,901.18 = 10,087.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.66/24,901.18 = 10,087.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.66x = 24,901.18 × 10,087.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.66x = 251,193,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,193,802.93/18,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.67

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