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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.93, 24,901.92 and 10,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.93, 24,901.92 and 10,087.10 is: 13,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.93 : 24,901.92 = 10,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.93/24,901.92 = 10,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.93x = 24,901.92 × 10,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.93x = 251,188,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,188,157.23/18,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.15

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