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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.68, 24,908.49 and 10,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.68, 24,908.49 and 10,091.88 is: 13,926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.68 : 24,908.49 = 10,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.68/24,908.49 = 10,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.68x = 24,908.49 × 10,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.68x = 251,373,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,373,492.06/18,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.76

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