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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,115.96, 24,997.61 and 10,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,115.96, 24,997.61 and 10,049.49 is: 13,866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,115.96 : 24,997.61 = 10,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,115.96/24,997.61 = 10,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,115.96x = 24,997.61 × 10,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,115.96x = 251,213,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,213,231.72/18,115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.96

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