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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.84, 24,863.96 and 10,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.84, 24,863.96 and 10,057.52 is: 13,879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.84 : 24,863.96 = 10,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.84/24,863.96 = 10,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.84x = 24,863.96 × 10,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.84x = 250,069,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,069,774.98/18,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.78

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