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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.23, 24,872.10 and 10,065.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.23, 24,872.10 and 10,065.74 is: 13,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.23 : 24,872.10 = 10,065.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.23/24,872.10 = 10,065.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.23x = 24,872.10 × 10,065.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.23x = 250,355,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,355,929.75/18,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.74

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