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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.83, 24,924.15 and 10,103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.83, 24,924.15 and 10,103.01 is: 13,943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.83 : 24,924.15 = 10,103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.83/24,924.15 = 10,103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.83x = 24,924.15 × 10,103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.83x = 251,808,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,808,936.69/18,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.81

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