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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.13, 24,926.96 and 10,105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.13, 24,926.96 and 10,105.10 is: 13,945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.13 : 24,926.96 = 10,105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.13/24,926.96 = 10,105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.13x = 24,926.96 × 10,105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.13x = 251,889,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,889,423.50/18,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.72

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