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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.72, 24,905.25 and 10,088.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.72, 24,905.25 and 10,088.94 is: 13,923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.72 : 24,905.25 = 10,088.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.72/24,905.25 = 10,088.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.72x = 24,905.25 × 10,088.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.72x = 251,267,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,267,609.98/18,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.17

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