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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,051.86, 24,912.72 and 10,094.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,051.86, 24,912.72 and 10,094.09 is: 13,930.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,051.86 : 24,912.72 = 10,094.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,051.86/24,912.72 = 10,094.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,051.86x = 24,912.72 × 10,094.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,051.86x = 251,471,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,471,062.79/18,051.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.48

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