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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.08, 24,875.94 and 10,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.08, 24,875.94 and 10,068.32 is: 13,894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.08 : 24,875.94 = 10,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.08/24,875.94 = 10,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.08x = 24,875.94 × 10,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.08x = 250,458,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,458,924.22/18,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.25

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