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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,014.98, 24,860.44 and 10,057.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,014.98, 24,860.44 and 10,057.34 is: 13,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,014.98 : 24,860.44 = 10,057.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,014.98/24,860.44 = 10,057.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,014.98x = 24,860.44 × 10,057.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,014.98x = 250,029,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,029,897.63/18,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.00

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