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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.97, 24,868.67 and 10,466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.97, 24,868.67 and 10,466.69 is: 14,447.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.97 : 24,868.67 = 10,466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.97/24,868.67 = 10,466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.97x = 24,868.67 × 10,466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.97x = 260,292,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,292,482.93/18,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.08

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