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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.67, 24,960.40 and 10,128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.67, 24,960.40 and 10,128.72 is: 13,978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.67 : 24,960.40 = 10,128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.67/24,960.40 = 10,128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.67x = 24,960.40 × 10,128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.67x = 252,816,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,816,957.74/18,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.08

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