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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.53, 24,875.52 and 10,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.53, 24,875.52 and 10,068.74 is: 13,893.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.53 : 24,875.52 = 10,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.53/24,875.52 = 10,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.53x = 24,875.52 × 10,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.53x = 250,465,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,465,143.24/18,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.48

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