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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,105.93, 24,985.71 and 10,148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,105.93, 24,985.71 and 10,148.67 is: 14,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,105.93 : 24,985.71 = 10,148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,105.93/24,985.71 = 10,148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,105.93x = 24,985.71 × 10,148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,105.93x = 253,571,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,571,725.51/18,105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,004.90

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