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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.10, 24,871.96 and 10,471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.10, 24,871.96 and 10,471.96 is: 14,448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.10 : 24,871.96 = 10,471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.10/24,871.96 = 10,471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.10x = 24,871.96 × 10,471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.10x = 260,458,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,458,170.24/18,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,448.15

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