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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.73, 24,922.50 and 10,102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.73, 24,922.50 and 10,102.09 is: 13,940.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.73 : 24,922.50 = 10,102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.73/24,922.50 = 10,102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.73x = 24,922.50 × 10,102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.73x = 251,769,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,769,338.03/18,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.92

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