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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.48, 24,865.48 and 10,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.48, 24,865.48 and 10,060.96 is: 13,883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.48 : 24,865.48 = 10,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.48/24,865.48 = 10,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.48x = 24,865.48 × 10,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.48x = 250,170,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,170,599.66/18,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.34

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