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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.63, 24,873.73 and 10,066.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.63, 24,873.73 and 10,066.97 is: 13,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.63 : 24,873.73 = 10,066.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.63/24,873.73 = 10,066.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.63x = 24,873.73 × 10,066.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.63x = 250,402,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,402,944.16/18,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.27

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