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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,104.21, 24,983.78 and 10,146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,104.21, 24,983.78 and 10,146.43 is: 14,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104.21 : 24,983.78 = 10,146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104.21/24,983.78 = 10,146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104.21x = 24,983.78 × 10,146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104.21x = 253,496,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,496,155.40/18,104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,002.06

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