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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.68, 24,972.01 and 10,137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.68, 24,972.01 and 10,137.96 is: 13,990.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.68 : 24,972.01 = 10,137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.68/24,972.01 = 10,137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.68x = 24,972.01 × 10,137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.68x = 253,165,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,165,238.50/18,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.37

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