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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.91, 24,901.91 and 10,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.91, 24,901.91 and 10,087.14 is: 13,920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.91 : 24,901.91 = 10,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.91/24,901.91 = 10,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.91x = 24,901.91 × 10,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.91x = 251,189,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,189,002.00/18,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.21

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