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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.03, 24,917.99 and 10,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.03, 24,917.99 and 10,098.23 is: 13,935.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.03 : 24,917.99 = 10,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.03/24,917.99 = 10,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.03x = 24,917.99 × 10,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.03x = 251,627,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,627,419.08/18,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.93

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