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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.50, 24,914.77 and 10,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.50, 24,914.77 and 10,095.16 is: 13,932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.50 : 24,914.77 = 10,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.50/24,914.77 = 10,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.50x = 24,914.77 × 10,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.50x = 251,518,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,518,476.75/18,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.62

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