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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017.97, 24,870.05 and 10,467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017.97, 24,870.05 and 10,467.69 is: 14,448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017.97 : 24,870.05 = 10,467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017.97/24,870.05 = 10,467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017.97x = 24,870.05 × 10,467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017.97x = 260,331,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,331,973.68/18,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,448.46

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