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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.55, 24,869.78 and 10,063.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.55, 24,869.78 and 10,063.75 is: 13,888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.55 : 24,869.78 = 10,063.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.55/24,869.78 = 10,063.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.55x = 24,869.78 × 10,063.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.55x = 250,283,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,283,198.16/18,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.00

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