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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.06, 24,871.87 and 10,065.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.06, 24,871.87 and 10,065.58 is: 13,890.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.06 : 24,871.87 = 10,065.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.06/24,871.87 = 10,065.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.06x = 24,871.87 × 10,065.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.06x = 250,349,772.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,349,772.07/18,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.53

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