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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.16, 24,907.91 and 10,091.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.16, 24,907.91 and 10,091.22 is: 13,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.16 : 24,907.91 = 10,091.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.16/24,907.91 = 10,091.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.16x = 24,907.91 × 10,091.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.16x = 251,351,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,351,055.69/18,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.91

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