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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.17, 24,870.09 and 10,063.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.17, 24,870.09 and 10,063.22 is: 13,887.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.17 : 24,870.09 = 10,063.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.17/24,870.09 = 10,063.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.17x = 24,870.09 × 10,063.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.17x = 250,273,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,273,062.74/18,021.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.73

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