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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.30, 24,870.66 and 10,467.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.30, 24,870.66 and 10,467.22 is: 14,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.30 : 24,870.66 = 10,467.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.30/24,870.66 = 10,467.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.30x = 24,870.66 × 10,467.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.30x = 260,326,669.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,326,669.77/18,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,443.90

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