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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,079.38, 24,949.36 and 10,121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,079.38, 24,949.36 and 10,121.68 is: 13,967.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,079.38 : 24,949.36 = 10,121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,079.38/24,949.36 = 10,121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,079.38x = 24,949.36 × 10,121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,079.38x = 252,529,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,529,438.12/18,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,967.82

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