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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,075.96, 24,942.06 and 10,117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,075.96, 24,942.06 and 10,117.17 is: 13,960.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,075.96 : 24,942.06 = 10,117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,075.96/24,942.06 = 10,117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,075.96x = 24,942.06 × 10,117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,075.96x = 252,343,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,343,061.17/18,075.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.15

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