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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,079.56, 24,946.92 and 10,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,079.56, 24,946.92 and 10,122.12 is: 13,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,079.56 : 24,946.92 = 10,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,079.56/24,946.92 = 10,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,079.56x = 24,946.92 × 10,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,079.56x = 252,515,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,515,717.87/18,079.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,966.92

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