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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.06, 24,871.42 and 10,066.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.06, 24,871.42 and 10,066.11 is: 13,890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.06 : 24,871.42 = 10,066.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.06/24,871.42 = 10,066.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.06x = 24,871.42 × 10,066.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.06x = 250,358,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,358,449.58/18,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.24

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