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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.61, 24,858.68 and 10,461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.61, 24,858.68 and 10,461.79 is: 14,437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.61 : 24,858.68 = 10,461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.61/24,858.68 = 10,461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.61x = 24,858.68 × 10,461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.61x = 260,066,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,066,378.14/18,013.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.22

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