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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.06, 24,924.95 and 10,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.06, 24,924.95 and 10,104.30 is: 13,945.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.06 : 24,924.95 = 10,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.06/24,924.95 = 10,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.06x = 24,924.95 × 10,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.06x = 251,849,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,849,172.29/18,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.09

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