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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.88, 24,936.59 and 10,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.88, 24,936.59 and 10,112.64 is: 13,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.88 : 24,936.59 = 10,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.88/24,936.59 = 10,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.88x = 24,936.59 × 10,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.88x = 252,174,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,174,757.50/18,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.30

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