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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,076.41, 24,945.98 and 10,118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,076.41, 24,945.98 and 10,118.67 is: 13,964.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,076.41 : 24,945.98 = 10,118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,076.41/24,945.98 = 10,118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,076.41x = 24,945.98 × 10,118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,076.41x = 252,420,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,420,088.85/18,076.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.06

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