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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,079.95, 24,948.48 and 10,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,079.95, 24,948.48 and 10,424.08 is: 14,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,079.95 : 24,948.48 = 10,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,079.95/24,948.48 = 10,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,079.95x = 24,948.48 × 10,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,079.95x = 260,064,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,064,951.40/18,079.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,384.16

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