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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.70, 24,901.83 and 10,087.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.70, 24,901.83 and 10,087.26 is: 13,920.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.70 : 24,901.83 = 10,087.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.70/24,901.83 = 10,087.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.70x = 24,901.83 × 10,087.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.70x = 251,191,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,191,233.69/18,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.50

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