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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.58, 24,971.10 and 10,542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.58, 24,971.10 and 10,542.12 is: 14,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.58 : 24,971.10 = 10,542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.58/24,971.10 = 10,542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.58x = 24,971.10 × 10,542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.58x = 263,248,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,248,332.73/18,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.66

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