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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,105.98, 24,984.90 and 10,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,105.98, 24,984.90 and 10,146.66 is: 14,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,105.98 : 24,984.90 = 10,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,105.98/24,984.90 = 10,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,105.98x = 24,984.90 × 10,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,105.98x = 253,513,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,513,285.43/18,105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,001.63

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