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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,089.62, 24,964.16 and 10,131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,089.62, 24,964.16 and 10,131.67 is: 13,981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,089.62 : 24,964.16 = 10,131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,089.62/24,964.16 = 10,131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,089.62x = 24,964.16 × 10,131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,089.62x = 252,928,630.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,928,630.95/18,089.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.98

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