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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,075.31, 24,943.68 and 10,117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,075.31, 24,943.68 and 10,117.53 is: 13,962.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,075.31 : 24,943.68 = 10,117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,075.31/24,943.68 = 10,117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,075.31x = 24,943.68 × 10,117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,075.31x = 252,368,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,368,430.71/18,075.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.05

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