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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,104.73, 24,985.50 and 10,149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,104.73, 24,985.50 and 10,149.51 is: 14,006.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104.73 : 24,985.50 = 10,149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104.73/24,985.50 = 10,149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104.73x = 24,985.50 × 10,149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104.73x = 253,590,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,590,582.11/18,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,006.87

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