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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.13, 24,975.91 and 10,140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.13, 24,975.91 and 10,140.86 is: 13,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.13 : 24,975.91 = 10,140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.13/24,975.91 = 10,140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.13x = 24,975.91 × 10,140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.13x = 253,277,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,277,281.80/18,098.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,994.66

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