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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.97, 24,955.51 and 10,432.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.97, 24,955.51 and 10,432.58 is: 14,394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.97 : 24,955.51 = 10,432.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.97/24,955.51 = 10,432.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.97x = 24,955.51 × 10,432.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.97x = 260,350,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,350,490.88/18,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,394.37

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