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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.68, 24,971.22 and 10,135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.68, 24,971.22 and 10,135.08 is: 13,986.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.68 : 24,971.22 = 10,135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.68/24,971.22 = 10,135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.68x = 24,971.22 × 10,135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.68x = 253,085,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,085,312.40/18,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,986.72

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