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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,113.66, 24,996.26 and 10,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,113.66, 24,996.26 and 10,047.28 is: 13,864.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,113.66 : 24,996.26 = 10,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,113.66/24,996.26 = 10,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,113.66x = 24,996.26 × 10,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,113.66x = 251,144,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,144,423.17/18,113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.92

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