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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,084.78, 24,957.18 and 10,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,084.78, 24,957.18 and 10,127.52 is: 13,976.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,084.78 : 24,957.18 = 10,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,084.78/24,957.18 = 10,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,084.78x = 24,957.18 × 10,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,084.78x = 252,754,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,754,339.59/18,084.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.08

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