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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052, 24,914.64 and 10,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052, 24,914.64 and 10,598.56 is: 14,627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052 : 24,914.64 = 10,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052/24,914.64 = 10,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052x = 24,914.64 × 10,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052x = 264,059,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,059,306.92/18,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.70

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