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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.48, 24,937.88 and 10,112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.48, 24,937.88 and 10,112.45 is: 13,956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.48 : 24,937.88 = 10,112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.48/24,937.88 = 10,112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.48x = 24,937.88 × 10,112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.48x = 252,182,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,182,889.35/18,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.29

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