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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.67, 24,971.36 and 10,542.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.67, 24,971.36 and 10,542.42 is: 14,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.67 : 24,971.36 = 10,542.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.67/24,971.36 = 10,542.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.67x = 24,971.36 × 10,542.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.67x = 263,258,512.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,258,512.38/18,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.15

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