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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.59, 24,908.99 and 10,093.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.59, 24,908.99 and 10,093.23 is: 13,928.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.59 : 24,908.99 = 10,093.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.59/24,908.99 = 10,093.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.59x = 24,908.99 × 10,093.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.59x = 251,412,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,412,114.67/18,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.97

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