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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.99, 24,878.52 and 10,070.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.99, 24,878.52 and 10,070.19 is: 13,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.99 : 24,878.52 = 10,070.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.99/24,878.52 = 10,070.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.99x = 24,878.52 × 10,070.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.99x = 250,531,423.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,531,423.32/18,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.80

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