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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,082.09, 24,954.38 and 10,124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,082.09, 24,954.38 and 10,124.79 is: 13,972.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,082.09 : 24,954.38 = 10,124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,082.09/24,954.38 = 10,124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,082.09x = 24,954.38 × 10,124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,082.09x = 252,657,857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,657,857.08/18,082.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.82

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