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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.62, 24,969.06 and 10,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.62, 24,969.06 and 10,134.72 is: 13,987.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.62 : 24,969.06 = 10,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.62/24,969.06 = 10,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.62x = 24,969.06 × 10,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.62x = 253,054,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,054,431.76/18,091.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.38

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