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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,079.93, 24,950.28 and 10,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,079.93, 24,950.28 and 10,122.16 is: 13,968.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,079.93 : 24,950.28 = 10,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,079.93/24,950.28 = 10,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,079.93x = 24,950.28 × 10,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,079.93x = 252,550,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,550,726.20/18,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,968.57

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