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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,071.97, 24,939.09 and 10,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,071.97, 24,939.09 and 10,114.26 is: 13,957.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,071.97 : 24,939.09 = 10,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,071.97/24,939.09 = 10,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,071.97x = 24,939.09 × 10,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,071.97x = 252,240,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,240,315.73/18,071.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.55

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