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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.83, 24,858.44 and 10,053.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.83, 24,858.44 and 10,053.52 is: 13,874.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.83 : 24,858.44 = 10,053.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.83/24,858.44 = 10,053.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.83x = 24,858.44 × 10,053.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.83x = 249,914,805.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,914,805.55/18,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,874.27

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