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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.68, 24,913.02 and 10,095.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.68, 24,913.02 and 10,095.78 is: 13,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.68 : 24,913.02 = 10,095.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.68/24,913.02 = 10,095.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.68x = 24,913.02 × 10,095.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.68x = 251,516,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,516,369.06/18,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.36

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