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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.95, 24,879.92 and 10,373.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.95, 24,879.92 and 10,373.57 is: 14,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.95 : 24,879.92 = 10,373.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.95/24,879.92 = 10,373.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.95x = 24,879.92 × 10,373.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.95x = 258,093,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,093,508.75/18,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,316.30

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