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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.94, 24,863.40 and 10,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.94, 24,863.40 and 10,059.44 is: 13,882.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.94 : 24,863.40 = 10,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.94/24,863.40 = 10,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.94x = 24,863.40 × 10,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.94x = 250,111,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,111,880.50/18,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.04

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