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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,051, 24,910.86 and 10,094.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,051, 24,910.86 and 10,094.58 is: 13,930.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,051 : 24,910.86 = 10,094.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,051/24,910.86 = 10,094.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,051x = 24,910.86 × 10,094.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,051x = 251,464,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,464,669.14/18,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.79

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