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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.65, 24,973.02 and 10,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.65, 24,973.02 and 10,140.44 is: 13,994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.65 : 24,973.02 = 10,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.65/24,973.02 = 10,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.65x = 24,973.02 × 10,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.65x = 253,237,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,237,286.06/18,095.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,994.38

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