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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.94, 24,916.76 and 10,096.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.94, 24,916.76 and 10,096.61 is: 13,934.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.94 : 24,916.76 = 10,096.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.94/24,916.76 = 10,096.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.94x = 24,916.76 × 10,096.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.94x = 251,574,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,574,633.12/18,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.61

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