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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.06, 24,972.42 and 10,140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.06, 24,972.42 and 10,140.62 is: 13,992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.06 : 24,972.42 = 10,140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.06/24,972.42 = 10,140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.06x = 24,972.42 × 10,140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.06x = 253,235,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,235,821.70/18,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,992.43

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