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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.46, 24,872.52 and 10,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.46, 24,872.52 and 10,066.32 is: 13,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.46 : 24,872.52 = 10,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.46/24,872.52 = 10,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.46x = 24,872.52 × 10,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.46x = 250,374,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,374,745.53/18,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.60

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