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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.88, 24,872.69 and 10,066.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.88, 24,872.69 and 10,066.22 is: 13,891.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.88 : 24,872.69 = 10,066.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.88/24,872.69 = 10,066.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.88x = 24,872.69 × 10,066.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.88x = 250,373,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,373,870.33/18,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.23

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