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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.08, 24,860.79 and 10,057.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.08, 24,860.79 and 10,057.83 is: 13,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.08 : 24,860.79 = 10,057.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.08/24,860.79 = 10,057.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.08x = 24,860.79 × 10,057.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.08x = 250,045,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,045,599.49/18,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.02

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