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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.81, 24,872.91 and 10,066.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.81, 24,872.91 and 10,066.33 is: 13,891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.81 : 24,872.91 = 10,066.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.81/24,872.91 = 10,066.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.81x = 24,872.91 × 10,066.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.81x = 250,378,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,378,869.79/18,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.57

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