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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.34, 24,924.60 and 10,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.34, 24,924.60 and 10,401.20 is: 14,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.34 : 24,924.60 = 10,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.34/24,924.60 = 10,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.34x = 24,924.60 × 10,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.34x = 259,245,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,245,624.90/18,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.21

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