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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.51, 24,876.43 and 10,069.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.51, 24,876.43 and 10,069.55 is: 13,895.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.51 : 24,876.43 = 10,069.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.51/24,876.43 = 10,069.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.51x = 24,876.43 × 10,069.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.51x = 250,494,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,494,492.72/18,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.12

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