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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.08, 24,871.80 and 10,065.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.08, 24,871.80 and 10,065.31 is: 13,890.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.08 : 24,871.80 = 10,065.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.08/24,871.80 = 10,065.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.08x = 24,871.80 × 10,065.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.08x = 250,342,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,342,377.26/18,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.10

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