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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,076, 24,943.44 and 10,117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,076, 24,943.44 and 10,117.84 is: 13,961.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,076 : 24,943.44 = 10,117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,076/24,943.44 = 10,117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,076x = 24,943.44 × 10,117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,076x = 252,373,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,373,734.97/18,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.81

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