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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.40, 24,974.06 and 10,141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.40, 24,974.06 and 10,141.19 is: 13,995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.40 : 24,974.06 = 10,141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.40/24,974.06 = 10,141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.40x = 24,974.06 × 10,141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.40x = 253,266,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,266,511.96/18,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.41

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