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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.04, 24,971.34 and 10,138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.04, 24,971.34 and 10,138.24 is: 13,990.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.04 : 24,971.34 = 10,138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.04/24,971.34 = 10,138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.04x = 24,971.34 × 10,138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.04x = 253,165,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,165,438.04/18,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.10

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