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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,048.84, 24,906.96 and 10,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,048.84, 24,906.96 and 10,092 is: 13,926.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048.84 : 24,906.96 = 10,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048.84/24,906.96 = 10,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048.84x = 24,906.96 × 10,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048.84x = 251,361,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,361,040.32/18,048.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.71

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