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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.95, 24,860.25 and 10,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.95, 24,860.25 and 10,056.24 is: 13,878.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.95 : 24,860.25 = 10,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.95/24,860.25 = 10,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.95x = 24,860.25 × 10,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.95x = 250,000,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,000,640.46/18,013.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.17

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