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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.96, 24,910.14 and 10,092.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.96, 24,910.14 and 10,092.98 is: 13,928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.96 : 24,910.14 = 10,092.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.96/24,910.14 = 10,092.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.96x = 24,910.14 × 10,092.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.96x = 251,417,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,417,544.82/18,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.21

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