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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,079.64, 24,951.46 and 10,121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,079.64, 24,951.46 and 10,121.76 is: 13,968.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,079.64 : 24,951.46 = 10,121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,079.64/24,951.46 = 10,121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,079.64x = 24,951.46 × 10,121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,079.64x = 252,552,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,552,689.77/18,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,968.90

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