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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.89, 24,912.99 and 10,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.89, 24,912.99 and 10,095.13 is: 13,931.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.89 : 24,912.99 = 10,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.89/24,912.99 = 10,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.89x = 24,912.99 × 10,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.89x = 251,499,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,499,872.74/18,052.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.28

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