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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.96, 24,936.30 and 10,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.96, 24,936.30 and 10,112.34 is: 13,954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.96 : 24,936.30 = 10,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.96/24,936.30 = 10,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.96x = 24,936.30 × 10,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.96x = 252,164,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,164,343.94/18,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.89

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