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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017, 24,861.43 and 10,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017, 24,861.43 and 10,462.40 is: 14,436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017 : 24,861.43 = 10,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017/24,861.43 = 10,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017x = 24,861.43 × 10,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017x = 260,110,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,110,225.23/18,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,436.93

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