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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.53, 24,870.92 and 10,064.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.53, 24,870.92 and 10,064.55 is: 13,888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.53 : 24,870.92 = 10,064.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.53/24,870.92 = 10,064.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.53x = 24,870.92 × 10,064.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.53x = 250,314,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,314,567.56/18,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.98

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