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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,071, 24,934.40 and 10,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,071, 24,934.40 and 10,111.68 is: 13,952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,071 : 24,934.40 = 10,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,071/24,934.40 = 10,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,071x = 24,934.40 × 10,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,071x = 252,128,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,128,673.79/18,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.12

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