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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.33, 24,868.62 and 10,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.33, 24,868.62 and 10,062 is: 13,885.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.33 : 24,868.62 = 10,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.33/24,868.62 = 10,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.33x = 24,868.62 × 10,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.33x = 250,228,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,228,054.44/18,021.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.10

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