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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,089.76, 24,961.52 and 10,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,089.76, 24,961.52 and 10,133.44 is: 13,982.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,089.76 : 24,961.52 = 10,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,089.76/24,961.52 = 10,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,089.76x = 24,961.52 × 10,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,089.76x = 252,945,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,945,971.16/18,089.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.82

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