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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,018.79, 24,865.98 and 10,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,018.79, 24,865.98 and 10,061.30 is: 13,884.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,018.79 : 24,865.98 = 10,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,018.79/24,865.98 = 10,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,018.79x = 24,865.98 × 10,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,018.79x = 250,184,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,184,167.69/18,018.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.62

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