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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.98, 24,867.34 and 10,062.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.98, 24,867.34 and 10,062.34 is: 13,885.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.98 : 24,867.34 = 10,062.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.98/24,867.34 = 10,062.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.98x = 24,867.34 × 10,062.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.98x = 250,223,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,223,629.98/18,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.90

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