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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.98, 24,892.20 and 10,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.98, 24,892.20 and 10,079.54 is: 13,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.98 : 24,892.20 = 10,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.98/24,892.20 = 10,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.98x = 24,892.20 × 10,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.98x = 250,901,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,901,925.59/18,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.42

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