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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.79, 24,902.91 and 10,090.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.79, 24,902.91 and 10,090.08 is: 13,922.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.79 : 24,902.91 = 10,090.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.79/24,902.91 = 10,090.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.79x = 24,902.91 × 10,090.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.79x = 251,272,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,272,354.13/18,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,922.61

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