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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,093, 24,966.30 and 10,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,093, 24,966.30 and 10,540.92 is: 14,545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,093 : 24,966.30 = 10,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,093/24,966.30 = 10,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,093x = 24,966.30 × 10,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,093x = 263,167,771.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,167,771.00/18,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.28

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