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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.72, 24,912.88 and 10,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.72, 24,912.88 and 10,095.28 is: 13,931.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.72 : 24,912.88 = 10,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.72/24,912.88 = 10,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.72x = 24,912.88 × 10,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.72x = 251,502,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,502,499.21/18,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.56

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