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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.62, 24,914.94 and 10,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.62, 24,914.94 and 10,095.28 is: 13,932.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.62 : 24,914.94 = 10,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.62/24,914.94 = 10,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.62x = 24,914.94 × 10,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.62x = 251,523,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,523,295.48/18,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.79

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