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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.16, 24,971.78 and 10,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.16, 24,971.78 and 10,437.72 is: 14,405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.16 : 24,971.78 = 10,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.16/24,971.78 = 10,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.16x = 24,971.78 × 10,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.16x = 260,648,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,648,447.54/18,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,405.11

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