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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.63, 24,906.12 and 10,089.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.63, 24,906.12 and 10,089.68 is: 13,923.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.63 : 24,906.12 = 10,089.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.63/24,906.12 = 10,089.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.63x = 24,906.12 × 10,089.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.63x = 251,294,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,294,758.57/18,047.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.98

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