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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.62, 24,871.32 and 10,065.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.62, 24,871.32 and 10,065.54 is: 13,890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.62 : 24,871.32 = 10,065.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.62/24,871.32 = 10,065.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.62x = 24,871.32 × 10,065.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.62x = 250,343,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,343,266.31/18,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.50

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