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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.88, 24,851.10 and 10,454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.88, 24,851.10 and 10,454.53 is: 14,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.88 : 24,851.10 = 10,454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.88/24,851.10 = 10,454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.88x = 24,851.10 × 10,454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.88x = 259,806,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,806,436.05/18,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,427.38

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