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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.89, 24,972.81 and 10,438.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.89, 24,972.81 and 10,438.47 is: 14,406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.89 : 24,972.81 = 10,438.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.89/24,972.81 = 10,438.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.89x = 24,972.81 × 10,438.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.89x = 260,677,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,677,928.00/18,094.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,406.16

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