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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,082.08, 24,952.16 and 10,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,082.08, 24,952.16 and 10,122.96 is: 13,969.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,082.08 : 24,952.16 = 10,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,082.08/24,952.16 = 10,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,082.08x = 24,952.16 × 10,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,082.08x = 252,589,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,589,717.59/18,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.06

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