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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.45, 24,971.13 and 10,439.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.45, 24,971.13 and 10,439.87 is: 14,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.45 : 24,971.13 = 10,439.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.45/24,971.13 = 10,439.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.45x = 24,971.13 × 10,439.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.45x = 260,695,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,695,350.95/18,098.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,404.29

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