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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.77, 24,860.25 and 10,057.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.77, 24,860.25 and 10,057.59 is: 13,880.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.77 : 24,860.25 = 10,057.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.77/24,860.25 = 10,057.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.77x = 24,860.25 × 10,057.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.77x = 250,034,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,034,201.80/18,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,880.17

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