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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,051.62, 24,913.56 and 10,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,051.62, 24,913.56 and 10,094.28 is: 13,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,051.62 : 24,913.56 = 10,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,051.62/24,913.56 = 10,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,051.62x = 24,913.56 × 10,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,051.62x = 251,484,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,484,399.97/18,051.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.40

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