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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,072.63, 24,941.79 and 10,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,072.63, 24,941.79 and 10,114.74 is: 13,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072.63 : 24,941.79 = 10,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072.63/24,941.79 = 10,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072.63x = 24,941.79 × 10,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072.63x = 252,279,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,279,720.98/18,072.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.21

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