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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,020.63, 24,869.70 and 10,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,020.63, 24,869.70 and 10,062.69 is: 13,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,020.63 : 24,869.70 = 10,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,020.63/24,869.70 = 10,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,020.63x = 24,869.70 × 10,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,020.63x = 250,256,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,256,081.49/18,020.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.20

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