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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.62, 24,970.44 and 10,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.62, 24,970.44 and 10,135.72 is: 13,988.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.62 : 24,970.44 = 10,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.62/24,970.44 = 10,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.62x = 24,970.44 × 10,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.62x = 253,093,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,093,388.12/18,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.76

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