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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.58, 24,873.08 and 10,471.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.58, 24,873.08 and 10,471.14 is: 14,450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.58 : 24,873.08 = 10,471.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.58/24,873.08 = 10,471.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.58x = 24,873.08 × 10,471.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.58x = 260,449,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,449,450.56/18,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,450.48

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