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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.97, 24,909.50 and 10,093.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.97, 24,909.50 and 10,093.61 is: 13,929.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.97 : 24,909.50 = 10,093.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.97/24,909.50 = 10,093.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.97x = 24,909.50 × 10,093.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.97x = 251,426,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,426,678.98/18,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.48

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