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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.73, 24,904.43 and 10,087.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.73, 24,904.43 and 10,087.45 is: 13,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.73 : 24,904.43 = 10,087.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.73/24,904.43 = 10,087.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.73x = 24,904.43 × 10,087.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.73x = 251,222,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,222,192.40/18,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.42

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