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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.89, 24,905.26 and 10,089.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.89, 24,905.26 and 10,089.45 is: 13,923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.89 : 24,905.26 = 10,089.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.89/24,905.26 = 10,089.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.89x = 24,905.26 × 10,089.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.89x = 251,280,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,280,375.51/18,046.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.75

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