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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.87, 24,977.84 and 10,141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.87, 24,977.84 and 10,141.83 is: 13,996.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.87 : 24,977.84 = 10,141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.87/24,977.84 = 10,141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.87x = 24,977.84 × 10,141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.87x = 253,320,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,320,956.34/18,098.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,996.51

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