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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.29, 24,902.22 and 10,089.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.29, 24,902.22 and 10,089.58 is: 13,921.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.29 : 24,902.22 = 10,089.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.29/24,902.22 = 10,089.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.29x = 24,902.22 × 10,089.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.29x = 251,252,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,252,940.87/18,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.92

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