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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.63, 24,872.35 and 10,065.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.63, 24,872.35 and 10,065.97 is: 13,890.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.63 : 24,872.35 = 10,065.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.63/24,872.35 = 10,065.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.63x = 24,872.35 × 10,065.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.63x = 250,364,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,364,154.24/18,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.88

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