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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.10, 24,858.05 and 10,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.10, 24,858.05 and 10,055.30 is: 13,876.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.10 : 24,858.05 = 10,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.10/24,858.05 = 10,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.10x = 24,858.05 × 10,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.10x = 249,954,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,954,975.60/18,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.29

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