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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.67, 24,971.33 and 10,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.67, 24,971.33 and 10,137.50 is: 13,989.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.67 : 24,971.33 = 10,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.67/24,971.33 = 10,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.67x = 24,971.33 × 10,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.67x = 253,146,758.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,146,758.36/18,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.36

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