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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.68, 24,967.08 and 10,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.68, 24,967.08 and 10,132.08 is: 13,982.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.68 : 24,967.08 = 10,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.68/24,967.08 = 10,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.68x = 24,967.08 × 10,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.68x = 252,968,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,968,451.93/18,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.58

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