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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.73, 24,903.05 and 10,086.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.73, 24,903.05 and 10,086.45 is: 13,920.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.73 : 24,903.05 = 10,086.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.73/24,903.05 = 10,086.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.73x = 24,903.05 × 10,086.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.73x = 251,183,393.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,183,393.89/18,044.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.04

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