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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.84, 24,863.22 and 10,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.84, 24,863.22 and 10,467.52 is: 14,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.84 : 24,863.22 = 10,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.84/24,863.22 = 10,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.84x = 24,863.22 × 10,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.84x = 260,256,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,256,252.61/18,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,445.17

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