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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091, 24,963.54 and 10,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091, 24,963.54 and 10,538.92 is: 14,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091 : 24,963.54 = 10,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091/24,963.54 = 10,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091x = 24,963.54 × 10,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091x = 263,088,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,088,750.98/18,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.52

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