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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.89, 24,865.80 and 10,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.89, 24,865.80 and 10,059.63 is: 13,883.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.89 : 24,865.80 = 10,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.89/24,865.80 = 10,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.89x = 24,865.80 × 10,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.89x = 250,140,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,140,747.65/18,016.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.68

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