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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.39, 24,976.83 and 10,141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.39, 24,976.83 and 10,141.59 is: 13,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.39 : 24,976.83 = 10,141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.39/24,976.83 = 10,141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.39x = 24,976.83 × 10,141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.39x = 253,304,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,304,769.36/18,099.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.21

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