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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.72, 24,852.90 and 10,454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.72, 24,852.90 and 10,454.70 is: 14,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.72 : 24,852.90 = 10,454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.72/24,852.90 = 10,454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.72x = 24,852.90 × 10,454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.72x = 259,829,613.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,829,613.63/18,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,429.59

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