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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.98, 24,977.68 and 10,141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.98, 24,977.68 and 10,141.89 is: 13,997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.98 : 24,977.68 = 10,141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.98/24,977.68 = 10,141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.98x = 24,977.68 × 10,141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.98x = 253,320,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,320,857.66/18,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.19

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