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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,055.84, 24,916.97 and 10,098.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,055.84, 24,916.97 and 10,098.09 is: 13,935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,055.84 : 24,916.97 = 10,098.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,055.84/24,916.97 = 10,098.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,055.84x = 24,916.97 × 10,098.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,055.84x = 251,613,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,613,805.59/18,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.31

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