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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.68, 24,922.44 and 10,102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.68, 24,922.44 and 10,102.68 is: 13,942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.68 : 24,922.44 = 10,102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.68/24,922.44 = 10,102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.68x = 24,922.44 × 10,102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.68x = 251,783,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,783,436.14/18,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.52

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