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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,005.57, 24,848.99 and 10,456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,005.57, 24,848.99 and 10,456.26 is: 14,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,005.57 : 24,848.99 = 10,456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,005.57/24,848.99 = 10,456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,005.57x = 24,848.99 × 10,456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,005.57x = 259,827,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,827,500.18/18,005.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,430.40

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