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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.22, 24,858.19 and 10,463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.22, 24,858.19 and 10,463.92 is: 14,440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.22 : 24,858.19 = 10,463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.22/24,858.19 = 10,463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.22x = 24,858.19 × 10,463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.22x = 260,114,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,114,062.44/18,013.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.18

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