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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.57, 24,976.52 and 10,140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.57, 24,976.52 and 10,140.62 is: 13,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.57 : 24,976.52 = 10,140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.57/24,976.52 = 10,140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.57x = 24,976.52 × 10,140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.57x = 253,277,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,277,222.66/18,098.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,994.33

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