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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.60, 24,971.90 and 10,137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.60, 24,971.90 and 10,137.66 is: 13,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.60 : 24,971.90 = 10,137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.60/24,971.90 = 10,137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.60x = 24,971.90 × 10,137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.60x = 253,156,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,156,487.42/18,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.95

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