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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.66, 24,878.30 and 10,069.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.66, 24,878.30 and 10,069.94 is: 13,896.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.66 : 24,878.30 = 10,069.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.66/24,878.30 = 10,069.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.66x = 24,878.30 × 10,069.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.66x = 250,522,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,522,988.30/18,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.59

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