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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.65, 24,978.51 and 10,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.65, 24,978.51 and 10,144.44 is: 13,999.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.65 : 24,978.51 = 10,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.65/24,978.51 = 10,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.65x = 24,978.51 × 10,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.65x = 253,392,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,392,995.98/18,099.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.88

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