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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,079.83, 24,949.89 and 10,122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,079.83, 24,949.89 and 10,122.03 is: 13,968.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,079.83 : 24,949.89 = 10,122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,079.83/24,949.89 = 10,122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,079.83x = 24,949.89 × 10,122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,079.83x = 252,543,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,543,535.08/18,079.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,968.25

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