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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.28, 24,875.18 and 10,068.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.28, 24,875.18 and 10,068.49 is: 13,893.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.28 : 24,875.18 = 10,068.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.28/24,875.18 = 10,068.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.28x = 24,875.18 × 10,068.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.28x = 250,455,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,455,450.74/18,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.14

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