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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.08, 24,902.78 and 10,087.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.08, 24,902.78 and 10,087.27 is: 13,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.08 : 24,902.78 = 10,087.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.08/24,902.78 = 10,087.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.08x = 24,902.78 × 10,087.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.08x = 251,200,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,200,952.92/18,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.75

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