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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,075.16, 24,943.26 and 10,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,075.16, 24,943.26 and 10,117 is: 13,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,075.16 : 24,943.26 = 10,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,075.16/24,943.26 = 10,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,075.16x = 24,943.26 × 10,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,075.16x = 252,350,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,350,961.42/18,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.20

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