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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,073.89, 24,942.51 and 10,116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,073.89, 24,942.51 and 10,116.09 is: 13,960.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,073.89 : 24,942.51 = 10,116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,073.89/24,942.51 = 10,116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,073.89x = 24,942.51 × 10,116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,073.89x = 252,320,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,320,675.99/18,073.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.51

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