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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.92, 24,921.12 and 10,099.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.92, 24,921.12 and 10,099.67 is: 13,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.92 : 24,921.12 = 10,099.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.92/24,921.12 = 10,099.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.92x = 24,921.12 × 10,099.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.92x = 251,694,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,694,963.42/18,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,938.21

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