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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053, 24,912.93 and 10,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053, 24,912.93 and 10,095.15 is: 13,931.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053 : 24,912.93 = 10,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053/24,912.93 = 10,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053x = 24,912.93 × 10,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053x = 251,499,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,499,765.29/18,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.19

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