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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.18, 24,969.86 and 10,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.18, 24,969.86 and 10,136.20 is: 13,987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.18 : 24,969.86 = 10,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.18/24,969.86 = 10,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.18x = 24,969.86 × 10,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.18x = 253,099,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,099,494.93/18,094.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.90

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