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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.80, 24,971.32 and 10,136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.80, 24,971.32 and 10,136.86 is: 13,989.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.80 : 24,971.32 = 10,136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.80/24,971.32 = 10,136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.80x = 24,971.32 × 10,136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.80x = 253,130,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,130,725.10/18,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.14

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