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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.55, 24,861.80 and 10,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.55, 24,861.80 and 10,059.28 is: 13,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.55 : 24,861.80 = 10,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.55/24,861.80 = 10,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.55x = 24,861.80 × 10,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.55x = 250,091,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,091,632.90/18,016.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.22

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