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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,080.58, 24,950.94 and 10,122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,080.58, 24,950.94 and 10,122.78 is: 13,969.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,080.58 : 24,950.94 = 10,122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,080.58/24,950.94 = 10,122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,080.58x = 24,950.94 × 10,122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,080.58x = 252,572,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,572,876.41/18,080.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.29

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