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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,055.76, 24,918.17 and 10,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,055.76, 24,918.17 and 10,098.72 is: 13,936.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,055.76 : 24,918.17 = 10,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,055.76/24,918.17 = 10,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,055.76x = 24,918.17 × 10,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,055.76x = 251,641,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,641,571.25/18,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.92

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