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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.87, 24,858.73 and 10,056.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.87, 24,858.73 and 10,056.84 is: 13,878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.87 : 24,858.73 = 10,056.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.87/24,858.73 = 10,056.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.87x = 24,858.73 × 10,056.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.87x = 250,000,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,000,270.21/18,013.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.21

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