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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.40, 24,868.98 and 10,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.40, 24,868.98 and 10,464.08 is: 14,441.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.40 : 24,868.98 = 10,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.40/24,868.98 = 10,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.40x = 24,868.98 × 10,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.40x = 260,230,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,230,996.24/18,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,441.71

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