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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.53, 24,874.14 and 10,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.53, 24,874.14 and 10,067.74 is: 13,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.53 : 24,874.14 = 10,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.53/24,874.14 = 10,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.53x = 24,874.14 × 10,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.53x = 250,426,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,426,374.24/18,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.10

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