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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,051.84, 24,912.09 and 10,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,051.84, 24,912.09 and 10,095.48 is: 13,932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,051.84 : 24,912.09 = 10,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,051.84/24,912.09 = 10,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,051.84x = 24,912.09 × 10,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,051.84x = 251,499,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,499,506.35/18,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.07

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