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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.95, 24,901.86 and 10,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.95, 24,901.86 and 10,086.97 is: 13,919.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.95 : 24,901.86 = 10,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.95/24,901.86 = 10,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.95x = 24,901.86 × 10,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.95x = 251,184,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,184,314.76/18,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.92

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