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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.93, 24,855.38 and 10,458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.93, 24,855.38 and 10,458.06 is: 14,430.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.93 : 24,855.38 = 10,458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.93/24,855.38 = 10,458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.93x = 24,855.38 × 10,458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.93x = 259,939,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,939,003.07/18,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,430.69

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