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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.77, 24,909.11 and 10,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.77, 24,909.11 and 10,091.92 is: 13,927.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.77 : 24,909.11 = 10,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.77/24,909.11 = 10,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.77x = 24,909.11 × 10,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.77x = 251,380,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,380,745.39/18,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,927.09

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