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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.80, 24,903.86 and 10,493.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.80, 24,903.86 and 10,493.35 is: 14,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.80 : 24,903.86 = 10,493.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.80/24,903.86 = 10,493.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.80x = 24,903.86 × 10,493.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.80x = 261,324,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,324,804.60/18,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,480.40

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