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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.71, 24,924.71 and 10,103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.71, 24,924.71 and 10,103.06 is: 13,942.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.71 : 24,924.71 = 10,103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.71/24,924.71 = 10,103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.71x = 24,924.71 × 10,103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.71x = 251,815,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,815,928.18/18,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.75

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