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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.36, 24,976.88 and 10,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.36, 24,976.88 and 10,141.52 is: 13,995.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.36 : 24,976.88 = 10,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.36/24,976.88 = 10,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.36x = 24,976.88 × 10,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.36x = 253,303,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,303,528.06/18,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.16

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