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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,080.31, 24,950.89 and 10,122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,080.31, 24,950.89 and 10,122.67 is: 13,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,080.31 : 24,950.89 = 10,122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,080.31/24,950.89 = 10,122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,080.31x = 24,950.89 × 10,122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,080.31x = 252,569,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,569,612.58/18,080.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.32

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